Regional Public Health Nurse

Government of Northwest Territories; Behchokǫ̀; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Canada is seeking a Public Health Nurse to provide culturally sensitive care in the Behchokǫ̀ region. The role entails managing communicable diseases, vaccination programs, and working closely with public health officials. Candidates should possess a BScN or BN nursing degree and have two years of relevant experience. Additional requirements include a Class 5 driver's license and proof of immunization. This position ensures essential health services in remote communities.

Qualifications

• Two years of nursing experience in a public health or community health environment.
• Proof of immunization in keeping with current public health practices.
• Class 5 driver's license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally sensitive care in remote communities.
• Work with the NWT Department of Health on communicable disease management.
• Identify communicable diseases and deliver vaccine interventions.

Skills

Culturally sensitive care

Knowledge of Public Health Act

Vaccine delivery

Education

BScN or BN nursing degree

Job description

The Tlicho Community Services Agency is a unique organization responsible for the delivery of education, health and social services within the Tlicho region. The Tlicho Community Services Agency's vision 'Strong Like Two People' is a metaphor for the desire by community leadership to build an organization, and create programs and services that recognize the strength and importance of two cultures.

Job Information

The Public Health Nurse (PHN) is located in Behchoko and reports directly to the Public Health Nurse in Charge (PHNIC). The PHN provides culturally sensitive care to people in the remote communities of Behchoko, Whati, Gameti and Wekweètì on a rotational basis. The PHN has in-depth knowledge of the Public Health Act and the Reportable Disease Control and Disease Surveillance Regulations. The position works directly with the NWT Department of Health and Social Service's (DHSSs) Communicable Disease Specialists in the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO). The PHN has an essential role in the timely identification of communicable diseases and the delivery of prevention and outbreak management and control interventions, especially in the areas of vaccine delivery, communicable disease surveillance and treatment.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• A BScN or BN nursing degree program with two (2) years of nursing experience in a public health or community health environment.

Additional Requirements

• Proof of immunization in keeping with current public health practices is required.
• Class 5 driver's license in good standing.
• Must be eligible for registration with the CANNN.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

• Health Recruitment
• Department of Finance
• Government of the Northwest Territories
• YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
• BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
• Tel [phone] Extension 14106
• Fax [phone]
• [e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.