Public Health Nurse (RN) - Early Years

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Public Health Nurse, where your expertise will contribute to the well-being of the community. In this role, you'll utilize your public health nursing knowledge to promote health and safety for families with young children. Collaborate with diverse populations and engage in innovative health programs that address social determinants of health. This dynamic position offers opportunities for career growth and professional development in a supportive environment dedicated to creating healthy lives and communities. Make a meaningful impact and be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including MSP

Extended health and dental plans

Pension plans

Opportunities for career growth

Wellness programs

Award-winning recognition programs

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with BCCNM.
• At least two years of recent public health nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and safety for designated populations through targeted programs.
• Establish and maintain community relationships with partners.

Skills

Public Health Nursing

Effective Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Culturally Safe Practices

Education

Registered Nurse Certification

Specialty Nursing Certifications

Tools

Health Promotion Software

Job description

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Public Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team in Vancouver, BC, as a Public Health Nurse. Apply today to be part of our team!

As a Public Health Nurse focused on public health, your responsibilities will include:

• Utilizing public health nursing knowledge to promote and protect health, well-being, and safety for the designated client population through targeted programs, focusing on services to prenatal, infants, and toddlers aged 0-5 years and their families.
• Providing a continuum of services including prevention, health promotion, and early intervention in community settings, using an equity-based approach to support population health and address social determinants of health, especially in equity-deserving populations.
• Establishing and maintaining interdisciplinary and community relationships with internal and external partners.
• Identifying individual, community, or systemic needs and determining appropriate interventions such as screening, assessment, referral, advocacy, surveillance, education, and responding to emerging public health issues.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of relevant specialty nursing certifications (e.g., breast/chest feeding education, immunization competency) and at least two years of recent public health nursing experience related to the designated population, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for work purposes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of public health nursing practices and theories.
• Knowledge of community development, health promotion, and evidence-based nursing practices related to growth, development, screening, and referral processes.
• Understanding of communicable disease control, immunization, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and culturally safe practices, including Indigenous cultural safety.
• Effective communication skills, ability to collaborate with diverse populations and team members, and experience in counseling, teaching, and facilitating groups.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, adapt to unexpected events, and participate in research activities.
• Physical ability to perform the duties required and proficiency with related equipment and software.

Closing Statement

The work hours and locations may change based on operational needs and collective agreement provisions. All healthcare workers in publicly-funded facilities are required to report vaccination history for safety and outbreak management. New hires will need to provide this information during onboarding.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a leader in medical care, research, and teaching, serving over a million BC residents. We foster innovation, bold thinking, and risk-taking to achieve the best outcomes. Join us in creating healthy lives and communities through our culture of teamwork, care, and connection.

• Comprehensive benefits including MSP, extended health, dental, and pension plans
• Opportunities for career growth, training, and leadership development
• Wellness programs, including counseling and support services
• Award-winning recognition programs
• Exclusive staff discounts

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all communities, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and members of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Vancouver Coastal Health was recognized as BC’s Top Employer in 2025.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Existing employees should apply via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub. For instructions, visit https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings. Applying through the external portal will classify you as an external candidate, and seniority will not be considered.