Public Health Nurse - Advancing Equity in Communities

Interlake-Eastern RHA; Teulon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority invites applications for a Public Health Nurse to support community health in Teulon. Reporting to the Clinical Team Manager, you will apply nursing theory to protect and improve population health, address social determinants, and promote equity across services.

Responsibilities include preventing illness, supporting reproductive/sexual health, and working with families and communities in a continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in Manitoba and current registration.
• BCLS certification and immunization program training preferred.
• Experience with public health programs and population health is valued.

Responsibilities

• Promote, protect and preserve population health across diverse communities.
• Address determinants of health and promote equitable health outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement public health initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Autonomy

Inter-professional

Harm reduction

Confidentiality

Decision making

Problem solving

Oral communication

Written communication

Bilingual asset

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Active Practice Registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Douglas College Breastfeeding Certificate

Public Health Agency of Canada Skills Enhancement for Public Health Program

Education Program for Immunization Competencies (EPIC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority invites applications for a Public Health Nurse to support community health in Teulon. Reporting to the Clinical Team Manager, you will apply nursing theory to protect and improve population health, address social determinants, and promote equity across services.

Responsibilities include preventing illness, supporting reproductive/sexual health, and working with families and communities in a continuum of care.