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Public Health Nurse
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This is a designated position that requires the successful candidate to be from a designated group, including African Nova Scotian, Indigenous People, People of Colour, or 2SLGBTQIA+, or Persons with Disabilities. The candidate must self-identify as one of these groups and ensure their Candidate Profile and Personal Information are up to date.
The Public Health Nurse (PHN) is a key member of the inter-disciplinary Public Health team, responsible for delivering programs and services according to NS Public Health Standards and Protocols. The PHN demonstrates a holistic understanding of individuals and communities, informing content, development, implementation, and assessment of policies and programs.
The PHN works collaboratively with the Early Years Consultant and others to address local population health needs, planning, implementing, and evaluating public health policies, programs, and services. The PHN is responsible for implementing the Healthy Beginnings Program, including screening, assessing, and supporting families in the prenatal and post-partum period.
The PHN facilitates a collaborative multidisciplinary approach, working with the Early Years team to ensure quality case management. The PHN works with community partners and stakeholders to address health inequities, improving the population's health. The PHN provides immunization program support to the Health Protection Team.
About You- Bachelor in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- 1 year minimum nursing experience in Public Health or Community Health required
- Certificate in Public Health Nursing an asset
- Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
- Two years experience preferred
- Experience in prenatal and postnatal education
- Parent Child Interaction certification preferred
- Experience with home visiting preferred
- Experience working with infants and young children preferred
- Experience with families whose life circumstances put them at risk of not achieving healthy pregnancy or healthy child development outcomes
- Understanding of health issues relevant to pregnancy, postpartum/postnatal health for birthing parent and baby, breastfeeding, parenting
- Understanding and knowledge of the Health Protection Act and other relevant Regulations, Legislation and Acts
- Demonstrated knowledge of the health status of populations; inequities in health; the social and ecological determinants of health and illness; social justice; and health emergency preparedness and disaster response
- Demonstrated understanding of the concepts of population health, health promotion and development and the ability to apply them in community settings
- Nova Scotia Public Health Immunization Certification or willingness to complete same; Experience in the application of public health principles and practices, and partnership development
- Critical thinking skills, including clinical judgment, problem solving skills and strong decision making abilities
- Demonstrated alignment with EDIRA principles (equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation, and accessibility)
- Competencies in multiple languages an asset
- Must have access to reliable transportation
- Permanent Full Time/% FTE/ 75 Hours Bi-weekly
- A valid drivers' license and access to reliable transportation
- Travel will be required
$54.11 Hourly
$56.01 with 25 years' experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
