Population Health Program Specialist

3 weeks ago


Vernon, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

Vernon Health Centre is looking for a permanent full time **Population Health Program Specialist**. This position is with the Communicable Disease Unit and is onsite at the Vernon Health Centre. The specialty area is communicable disease investigations, including sexually transmitted infections, and TB case and contact management.

**About the role**:
The Program Specialist will practice in accordance with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) professional practice and scope of practice standards as well as within a client and family centered care model.

The Program Specialist uses advanced and comprehensive knowledge and skills, critical thinking and judgment in the program area to provide leadership through collaboration in the development, implementation and delivery of Population Health Services programs across Interior Health (IH).
The Program Specialist applies nursing theory, knowledge transfer through evidence informed best practice and leadership concepts in providing clinical guidance, education and resource support to front line health care providers, Medical Health Officers, and a range of health, social services, education personnel and organizations.
The Program Specialist engages and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement programs, guidelines and protocols, monitors for best practice, participates in quality assurance and improvement initiatives such as those promoting maternal, child and youth health (e.g. Healthy Start and Healthy Schools), and ensures timely response to emerging situations (e.g. immunization response to communicable disease outbreaks).

**Education, Training and Experience**
Graduate of an approved School of Nursing and holds current registration to practice with the BCCNM.
Three years recent experience in public health nursing including experience in area of specialty for specific job role such as communicable disease investigations (e.g. sexually transmitted infections, TB case and contact management, HIV pre
- and post-test counselling); and/or immunization of child and adults; and/or Healthy Start/Healthy Schools programs; and recent experience in adult teaching/learning, providing in service or staff development; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current valid B.C. Driver’s License.



  • Vernon, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

    Vernon Health Centre is hiring a permanent full time Population Health Program Specialist ! This position is with the Communicable Disease Unit and is onsite at the Vernon Health Centre. The area of specialty is communicable disease investigation and follow up, including sexually transmitted infections and Tuberculosis case and contact follow up. Hours of...

  • Cardiac Sonographer

    4 weeks ago


    Vernon, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

    Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in Vernon, BC is seeking a Permanent Full Time Cardiac Sonographer to join their dynamic Medical Imaging team. **What Will You Work On?** The Medical Imaging Department consists of 4 general ultrasound rooms and 3 echo rooms. Services at VJH include: Screening Mammography, Diagnostic Mammography, Ultrasound, CT, MRI,...

  • Product Specialist

    7 days ago


    Vernon, Canada Wyant Group Okanagan Full time

    Are you passionate about cars and thrive in a positive, family-oriented work environment? Join our team at Vernon Hyundai, a reputable dealership committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences. We are currently seeking a dynamic and customer-focused Product Specialist to join our growing family. **Position Overview**: As a Product Specialist, you...

  • Mental Health

    1 week ago


    Vernon, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

    We are currently looking for a permanent full time Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Housing Coordinator to join the Mental Health and Substance Use team at the Vernon Health Centre in beautiful and sunny Vernon, B.C. Who are we looking for? We are looking for a candidate who possess a unique blend of skills, experiences, and qualities that enable...


  • Vernon, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

    Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) is seeking a Relief Full Time (1.00 FTE) MRT to join the Medical Imaging Department. This position will work days/evenings with the shift times rotating between 07:30 to 15:42, 08:00 to 16:12, 08:18 to 16:30, 08:48 to 17:00, 10:48 to 19:00, 16:00 to 00:12, 16:30 to 00:42. What Will You Work On? The Medical Radiation...


  • Vernon, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

    Interior Health has an opportunity for a casual CLXT in Vernon, B.C . If you have successfully completed a recognized Combined Lab/X-Ray CLXT program and would enjoy everything in this friendly, Okanagan town has to offer, then we would love to hear from you! Who We Are: Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive...


  • Vernon, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

    Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) is seeking a Relief Part Time (0.77 FTE) MRT to join the Medical Imaging Department. This position will work days/evenings with the shift times rotating between 07:30 to 15:42, 08:00 to 16:12, 08:18 to 16:30, 08:48 to 17:00, 16:00 to 00:12, 16:30 to 00:42, 10:00 to 14:00. This position will end upon the return of the incumbent...

  • Sonographer

    3 days ago


    Vernon, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

    Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in Vernon, BC is seeking a Permanent Full Time (1.00 FTE) General or Dual Sonographer to join their Medical Imaging department. What Will You Work On? The Medical Imaging Department consists of 4 general ultrasound rooms and 3 echo rooms. Services at VJH include Screening Mammography, Diagnostic Mammography, Ultrasound,...


  • Vernon, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

    About the Job: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): •Performs assessments and plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team; the scope or extent of the skills that the LPN performs varies according to the predictability of the outcome for a given client population •Administers oral,...


  • Vernon, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

    About the Job: The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides: •Nursing care to psychiatric patients, both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team •Enhances quality of life for the patient and family; consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers •Demonstrates continuous improvement...


  • Vernon, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

    Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) is seeking casual Diagnostic Mammography Technologists to join the Medical Imaging Department. Casual employment means work requirements can vary between Zero and 37.5 hours per week. Work will be available on a short-notice, on-call bases and/or blocks of shifts pre-scheduled to relieve leaves of absences. Opportunity to...

  • Cardiac Sonographer

    2 weeks ago


    Vernon, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

    Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in Vernon, BC is seeking applications from Cardiac Sonographers to join their dynamic Medical Imaging team on a casual basis. Casual employment means work requirements can vary between Zero and 37.5 hours per week. Work will be available on a short-notice, on-call bases and/or blocks of shifts pre-scheduled to relieve leaves...


  • Vernon, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

    About the Job: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): •Performs assessments and plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team; the scope or extent of the skills that the LPN performs varies according to the predictability of the outcome for a given client population •Administers oral,...


  • Vernon, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

    About the Job: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): •Performs assessments and plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team; the scope or extent of the skills that the LPN performs varies according to the predictability of the outcome for a given client population •Under the direction...

  • Sonographer

    2 weeks ago


    Vernon, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

    Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in Vernon, BC is seeking applications from Cardiac Sonographers to join their dynamic Medical Imaging team on a casual basis. Casual employment means work requirements can vary between Zero and 37.5 hours per week. Work will be available on a short-notice, on-call bases and/or blocks of shifts pre-scheduled to relieve leaves...

  • Clinical Pharmacist

    4 weeks ago


    Vernon, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

    The Pharmacy Team at Vernon Jubilee Hospital is looking for a new Clinical Pharmacist II to join our team! Are you looking to work at the leading edge of healthcare and advance your career? If so, we have a wonderful relief full time opportunity for you! The pay scale for this position is $51.37 - $64.19. As the Clinical Pharmacist you will provide...


  • Vernon, Canada Fashion Nova Full time

    ROLE OVERVIEW We are looking for a highly motivated Data Entry Specialist. Success in this position will require meticulous organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to keep a large number of projects|tasks synchronized. All potential candidates must be highly self-motivated with strong attention to detail...


  • Vernon, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

    About the Job: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): •Performs assessments and plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team; the scope or extent of the skills that the LPN performs varies according to the predictability of the outcome for a given client population •Administers oral,...


  • Vernon, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

    About the Job: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): •Performs assessments and plans, implements and provides personal and nursing care to patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team; the scope or extent of the skills that the LPN performs varies according to the predictability of the outcome for a given client population •Administers oral,...


  • Vernon, Canada Coast Packing Company Full time

    Environmental Health and Safety (“EHS”) EngineerSUPERVISED BY:VP of OperationsFLSA STATUS:ExemptSALARY RANGE: $75K-115K D.O.E.POSITION SUMMARY:The EHS Engineer plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive technical safety and health support to both production and office personnel. This role involves developing and implementing robust safety and health...