Public Health Nurse-Temporary (Timmins)

NEPH; Timmins; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern Public Health is seeking registered nurses to apply their nursing knowledge to promote, protect, and preserve population health at multiple levels. You will join an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate public health programs for the community and catchment area.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license, have public health experience, and can travel as needed. Fluency in both official languages is an asset, and valid immunization status is required.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse.
• Previous public health or community nursing experience is considered an asset.
• Fluency in both official languages is considered an asset.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to meet program needs.
• Access to a vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Required to comply with Immunization policies, including COVID-19 vaccination unless valid medical exemption is provided.

Responsibilities

• Promote, protect, and preserve the health of populations at the individual/family, community, and system level.
• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate public health programs within their community and catchment area.
• Apply nursing knowledge and skills to public health practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Bilingual (English/French)

Flexible hours

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Criminal background check

Immunization requirements

Education

Nursing degree

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Northeastern Public Health is seeking applications from registered nurses with a nursing degree who are interested in applying their nursing knowledge and skills in order to promote, protect, and preserve the health of populations at the individual/family, community, and system level. The public health nurse participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate public health programs within their community and catchment area. For more information about Northeastern Public Health, please visit our website at www.neph.ca.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse;
• Previous public health or community nursing experience is considered an asset;
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills;
• Fluency in both official languages is considered an asset;
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to meet program needs;
• Access to a vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license;
• Satisfactory criminal background check;
• Required to comply with Immunization policies, including COVID-19 vaccination unless valid medical exemption is provided.

Northeastern Public Health is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Applicants requiring an accommodation are asked to make such requests when contacted for an interview.