Registered Nurse | Public Health Maternity Care

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kamloops seeks a Public Health Registered Nurse for their Early Maternity team. This role focuses on providing prenatal and postnatal assessments and education to families, requiring effective coordination with community services. The position is casual with flexible day shifts, suited for those passionate about maternal and child health. Join a dynamic team to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in Public Health.
• Ability to provide prenatal and postnatal assessments and referrals.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with community services.

Responsibilities

• Provide prenatal/postnatal assessments and counseling.
• Coordinate PHN services with community agencies.
• Conduct health education sessions and promote healthy behaviors.

Skills

Prenatal/Postnatal Care

Breastfeeding Support

Health Education

Coordination of Services

Job description

Overview

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Public Health Registered Nurse to join our Early Maternity team in Kamloops, BC. If Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer

We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About The Job

The Public Health Nurse (PHN), as an integral member of the Public Health Services team:

• Provides prenatal/postnatal assessments, counseling, and referral to effect a healthy and safe maternal/child transition from hospital to community
• Provides expectant and new parents with breastfeeding support, anticipatory guidance and nursing care and teaches treatment procedures to promote infant and self-care
• Coordinates PHN services with those of community services and agencies by liaising with physicians, hospitals, social workers and other community services and agencies, organizing and presenting client information in case conferences, arranges joint home visits with colleagues and/or other professionals
• Provides health education and health promotion services in homes, communities, to individuals, families and groups to increase knowledge regarding health, promote health behavior change and encourage self-care by assessing educational/information needs, applying adult education principles and techniques, preparing childbearing educational material, conducting educational sessions, conducting health promotion campaigns and acting as a resource/advisory capacity to others such as professionals and support workers through explanation, compiling handouts and pamphlets based on standard of care.

The population this position focuses on is childbearing and childrearing families in the prenatal/postnatal period.

This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

Shifts of work will be days from 08:30 to 16:30 hours.

About this Location

Kamloops is one of BC’s sunniest cities and home to 90,000 residents. The city offers a large selection of restaurants and stores, arts scene and a full range of businesses. Close proximity to Sun Peaks resort and the surrounding landscape of rivers, mountains and lakes provides opportunities to enjoy year-round outdoor activities.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as one of B.Cs Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!