Nurse 4 - Public Health Nurse - Repost

Position Overview Experience Two years of recent, relevant experience and demonstrated competency in public health, primary care/primary health care, population-level health promotion or community development is required or applicants who have completed their undergrad practicum with Public Health. Relevant experience may include: Applying principles of health promotion, primary prevention, population health, primary health care, harm reduction, and community development in public health, primary care / primary health care, northern health (that includes primary care / primary health care or public health) or infection prevention and control settings. Family and child health. Promoting equity at a population level and community development with populations who experience lower health status (e.g., street-involved persons, lower income, vulnerable families). Communicable disease control. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Baccalaureate Nursing degree is required. In addition, at least one of the following is preferred: Successful completion of a Public Health Agency of Canada’s Skills Enhancement for Public Health Program content module certificate. Canadian Community Health Nurses certification-CCHN(C). Successful completion of a related course at a master level (e.g., epidemiology, community development, community nursing). Certification/Licensure/Registration Current College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Registration (CRNM) required. Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred. Possession of a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license required. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy. International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or successful completion of Douglas College Breastfeeding Counsellor Certificate Program for Community Area positions preferred. International Society for Travel Medicine (ISTM) Certification for Travel Health positions preferred. Qualifications and Skills Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)/Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act. Demonstrated ability to assume a leadership role. Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a professional team. Demonstrated knowledge, skill, and interest in working with diverse people with a variety of backgrounds, lifestyles, abilities, health status, choices and other attributes. Demonstrated competency in working with community residents, community partners and agencies. Demonstrated competence in the areas of conflict management, problem‑solving, teaching and counseling and organization of activities and workload. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and to apply the principles of adult education. Excellent English oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in computer software applications. Physical Requirements Physically capable of carrying out clinical skills such as immunizations, intra‑dermal injection, phlebotomy, newborn and maternal physical assessments. Physically able to push, pull, lift and or carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Please note that when dealing with items 50 lbs. of weight ensure proper equipment is used and/or ask for additional assistance to reduce/eliminate risks, where reasonably practicable, when handling large, heavy, or bulky loads. Physically capable of providing service in a wide variety of community settings under varying weather and environmental conditions. Access to and use of a reliable motor vehicle during working hours suitable for all environmental conditions. Subject to immunizations and tuberculin testing as per WRHA Policy. This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement. This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment. Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services. Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment. Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition. Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application. Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Site: WRHA Community Health Services - 1050 Leila Ave Department / Unit: Population & Public Health - Seven Oaks Job Stream: Clinical Union: MNU Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - Indefinite Reason for Term: Other Leave FTE: 0.50 Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Standby coverage as required Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. #J-18808-Ljbffr