Public Health Nurse
3 weeks ago
TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
Should there be insufficient qualified candidates available for the above position, VCH may offer on the job Public Health Nurse training. Cover letter and resume are required if applying for training.
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Public Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Public Health team at the Central Community Health Centre and various Community Health Centres in North Vancouver, BC, working as a Public Health Nurse. Apply today to join our team
As a Public Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
Utilize public health nursing knowledge and expertise to promote and protect the optimal health, well-being and safety of prenatal, infants, young children, youth, adults and families at all ages and life stages through selected and targeted programming.
Provide a full continuum of services including prevention, health promotion and early intervention services to individuals/groups in a variety of community-based settings using an equity based approach to support population health and to mitigate the impacts of the social determinants of health with equity deserving populations.
Establish and maintains interdisciplinary and community relationships with internal and external partners.
Identify the client as an individual/community/system and determines necessary interventions using a continuum of public health nursing interventions such as screening, assessment, referral, advocacy, surveillance and monitoring, education, consultation and by responding to public health emerging issues.
Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a contraceptive management certificate, the BCCDC Immunization certificate, and who have experience working with the Child and Youth (5 to 18 years) population.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Completion of specialty nursing certificate (. 20 hour breast/chest feeding education), BCCDC immunization certificate, BCCNM certified practice designation in contraceptive management and/or STI, as applicable and two (2) years' recent, related public health nursing experience including experience related to the designated client population (. prenatal, infant, child, youth and/or adult), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's license and access to personal vehicle for business related purposes.Knowledge & Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of public health nursing theory, practices and procedures. Knowledge of community development and health promotion principles and practices. Comprehensive knowledge of evidence informed nursing practice related to normal growth and development of relevant populations and appropriate screening and referral processes. General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care. Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety. Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations. Knowledge of communicable disease control practices and procedures including: prevention, promotion, reporting responsibilities and related procedures and immunization practices, including up to date immunization competency. Knowledge of Baby Friendly initiative, including completion of relevant breastfeeding course(s). Demonstrated certified practice related skills/abilities to provide contraceptive management and to assess and treat sexually transmitted infections. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families and outside agencies. Demonstrated knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care, the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, care team and community partners and the ability to identify and facilitate community resources appropriate to clients’ and families’ needs. Demonstrated ability to counsel, teach, facilitate and coach individuals, families and groups. Demonstrated ability to deal sensitively and tactfully with clients and provide culturally sensitive nursing services to diverse and equity deserving populations. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritise work. Demonstrated ability to analyse situations, problem solve and facilitate resolutions. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with others to make evidence informed decisions. Demonstrated ability to adjust to new and unexpected events. Demonstrated facilitation, mediation and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational materials based on education theories and best practices. Demonstrated knowledge of basic research principles and procedures, such as research ethics, research question, hypothesis and qualitative vs. quantitative data analysis methods, and demonstrated ability to participate in research. Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques. Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
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