Public Health Nurse
Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Our Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.
Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.
Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other
Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service
Public Health NurseRN4 Public Health
Closing Date: 09/28/2026
Facility / Site: Teulon Community Health Office
Posting Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full-Time
Hours of Work: Days Evenings Weekends
Term Dates: -
FTE: 1
Union Group: MNU
Wage / Salary: As per applicable collective agreement
Position SummaryReporting to the Clinical Team Manager – Public Health, the Public Health Nurse applies public health sciences and nursing theory to promote, protect and preserve the health of populations. Public Health Nurses strive to improve the health of all people and reduce inequities among populations by addressing the determinants of health and promoting equitable health outcomes. Public Health services are directed to individuals, families, groups and communities in a continuum across the life span.
Public Health Nurses address environmental issues and apply appropriate strategies to prevent injuries, chronic and communicable diseases. Public Health Nurses support reproductive/sexual health and promote the health of postpartum women, infants and families. Public Health Nurses respect diversity, self-determination, empowerment, and community participation and utilize the principles of harm reduction and community development. Public Health Nurses exercise the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgement in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters.
The position of Public Health Nurse functions in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA’s mission, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and any applicable legislation.
- Active Practice Registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba required.
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
- Douglas College Breastfeeding Certificate preferred.
- Completion of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Skills Enhancement for Public Health Program preferred.
- Completion of Education Program for Immunization Competencies (EPIC), or willingness to complete within 3 months of employment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and email required.
- Knowledge of research and statistical methods preferred.
- Understanding of Public Health Act and the legislated role of the public health nurse required.
- Good understanding of The Person al Health Information Act and ability to maintain confidentiality required.
- Minimum of two (2) years full time equivalent experience in Public Health Nursing in the last five (5) years or related nursing field with emphasis on health protection, illness prevention, health promotion and community development required.
- Demonstrated application of harm reduction principles in nursing practice preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and independently in a variety of settings.
- Demonstrated ability to engage in inter-professional practice and collaborate with members of the multi-disciplinary health care team.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain both professional nursing standards and…
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