Public Health Nurse

Requisition : 414264
Position Number:
City: Arborg
Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Arborg Community Health Office
Department / Unit: Public Health
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MNU
Anticipated Start Date
- End Date: To be determined
- Indefinite
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days;
Evenings;
Weekends
Salary: As per collective agreement
Subject to a minimum notice of 24 hours

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Reporting 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 public health standards.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a population health promotion model while considering the social determinants of health.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate…