Public Health Nurse - Community Outreach & Home Visits

Algoma Public Health; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Sault Ste. Marie is seeking a temporary full-time Public Health Nurse for up to 12 months. The role involves collaborating with partners to improve public health, conducting home and school visits, and delivering health programs. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's in Nursing and a current certificate from the College of Nurses of Ontario. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this position. Candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and have a good attendance record.
• Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is essential.
• Proficiency in both official languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with partners to improve health outcomes.
• Conduct home visits and community assessments.
• Deliver public health programming and services.

Skills

Health promotion

Clinical services

Community assessment

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to work independently

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Current certificate from College of Nurses of Ontario

Tools

Electronic health records

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A community health organization in Sault Ste. Marie is seeking a temporary full-time Public Health Nurse for up to 12 months. The role involves collaborating with partners to improve public health, conducting home and school visits, and delivering health programs. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's in Nursing and a current certificate from the College of Nurses of Ontario. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this position. Candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.