Public Health Nurse

Requisition ID:

Competition #: NRS-24-

Position Control #:  -N-33

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Rosenort

Site: Community Health Services – Rosenort

Department / Unit: Public Health - Healthy Living

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: June 17,  -  September 14,

Reason for Term: Maternity/Parental Leave

FTE:  0.8 

Anticipated Shift: Days, with occasional evenings & weekends as required

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 hour shifts

Wage Rate: As Per MNU Collective Agreement

Term Condition:  Maternity/parental leave of absence term may expire sooner than indicated, subject to minimum notice of two weeks or one pay period whichever is longer.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Regional Director Public Health-Healthy Living or the Regional Manager Public Health-Healthy Living, the Public Health Nurse applies public health science and nursing theory to promote, protect and preserve the health of populations. The incumbent links the health and illness experiences of communities, families, and individuals to population health promotion practice. Overall, the Public Health Nurse strives to improve the health of all people and reduce inequities among populations by addressing determinants of health and promoting equitable health outcomes.

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Public Health Nurse - Generalist works collaboratively with clients (communities, families and individuals), staff and partners to provide primary and secondary prevention, care and support. The incumbent develops, implements and evaluates processes to respond to community-specific health needs and initiatives. The incumbent will exercise the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

PHNs may be required to work in locations other than their site/office within the PHHL program

Qualifications:

Active Practice Registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba and the scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)  Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing  Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification  Introduction to Public Health in Canada (Skills Enhancement for Public Health)  Introduction to Literature Searching (Skills Enhancement for Public Health)  Completion of Education Program for Immunization Competencies (EPIC), or willingness to complete within twelve months of employment.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Email  Knowledge of the Public Health Act  Minimum of two years full time equivalent experience in Public Health Nursing in the last five years  Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered  Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and independently in a variety of settings  Demonstrated ability to engage in inter-professional practice and collaborate with members of the multi-disciplinary health care team  Demonstrated ability to maintain both professional nursing standards and public health standards  Demonstrated ability to apply a population health promotion model while considering the social determinants of health  Demonstrated ability to integrate and apply both behavior change and harm reduction concepts  Demonstrated decision making and problem solving skills in complex situations  Demonstrated written and oral communication skills  Demonstrated effective collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills  Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required  Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions  Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job  Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums  Good work and attendance record

Conditions of Employment:

Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate  All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.  Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,,.00

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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