Public Health Nurse: School & Community Wellness Lead

Northwest Employment Works; Unorganized Kenora District; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Public Health Nurse to support school-age children and promote community wellness. The role involves the delivery of immunizations, education on communicable diseases, and mental health support, utilizing a trauma-informed approach. Ideal candidates will be Registered Nurses with experience in community health, strong communication skills, and a commitment to culturally safe practices.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), or RN (Extended Class) with current registration.
• Experience in community health or public health nursing.
• Fluency in a NAN dialect is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver culturally safe public health programming.
• Promote immunization services and education.
• Conduct trauma- and violence-informed health assessments.

Skills

Community health experience

Public health nursing

Strong assessment skills

Fluency in English

Knowledge of STBBIs

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing

Current CPR Level C certification

Job description

A community health organization is seeking a Public Health Nurse to support school-age children and promote community wellness. The role involves the delivery of immunizations, education on communicable diseases, and mental health support, utilizing a trauma-informed approach. Ideal candidates will be Registered Nurses with experience in community health, strong communication skills, and a commitment to culturally safe practices.