Public Health Nurse

6 months ago

Amherst, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

PLEASE NOTE: This is a designated position. The successful candidate must be from the following designated groups in order to be considered and must self-identify as African Nova Scotian, Indigenous People, People of Colour or 2SLGBTQIA+, or Persons with Disabilities. When applying, please ensure your Candidate Profile and Personal Information are up to date which includes any self-identifications.

Reporting to the Public Health Early Years Manager, the Public Health Nurse (PHN) is an essential member of an inter-disciplinary, collaborative Public Health team responsible for the delivery of programs and services according to NS Public Health Standards and Protocols. The PHN demonstrates a holistic understanding of individuals and communities that enables them to inform content, development, implementation, and assessment of the impacts of policies and/or programs. The PHN works in collaboration with the Early Years Consultant and others as appropriate to address local population heath needs by planning, implementing and evaluating public health policies, programs and services through actions based on the principles of population health, health promotion and disease prevention.

The PHN works with the Public Health Early Years team to implement the Healthy Beginnings Program including screening, assessing, and supporting families in the prenatal and post-partum period. The PHN facilitates a collaborative multidisciplinary approach and works with the Early Years team to ensure quality case management. The PHN works with community partners and stakeholders to address health inequities with the broader intent of improving the population’s health. The PHN provides immunization program support to the Health Protection Team.

The PHN applies health equity, social justice and determinants of health to all key responsibilities. The PHN engages in independent, interdependent, and dependent actions and activities as related to the Public Health Core Competencies.

The PHN ensures that the principles and practices that guide the NSH such as the vision, mission, values, strategic directions, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and inter-professional collaboration are integrated within the work that they do and through the messages they deliver.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • 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. These circumstances include young age, geographic/social isolation, limited education, limited family or community support and low-income
  • 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
About You Continued
  • 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 . Travel between various sites within the zone will be required.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications.

Hours
  • Permanent Full Time/% FTE/ 75 Hours Bi-weekly
  • A valid drivers’ license and access to reliable transportation
  • Travel will be required
Compensation and Incentives

$43.57 - $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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

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