Communicable Disease Nurse

4 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada Island Health Full time
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized nursing program with community or public health component and 2 years' recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN(C) registrant. Current BC College of Nurses and Midwives certified practice for STI management. Current BCCDC Immunization Certification. A minimum of two years recent public health nursing experience with a CD component or evidence of an equivalent combination of training, education and experience. Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities
  • Knowledge of reportable communicable diseases, including vaccine preventable disease, blood borne disease, sexually transmitted infection, tuberculosis, enteric and zoonotic disease.
  • Knowledge of immunization related to reportable communicable diseases.
  • Knowledge of philosophies of practice in Population Health, Wellness, and Harm Reduction.
  • Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team seeking direction from and keeping the CD Coordinator and the local MHO informed on a case-by-case basis.
  • Ability to coordinate tasks, multitask and work under stress and deadline pressures.
  • Demonstrates appropriate and timely decision-making, including the ability to prioritize in response to divergent and emergency situations.
  • Ability to communicate, both in verbal and written capacity, in a clear and concise manner.
  • Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills, both face-to-face and by telephone, when dealing with clients under stress.
  • Ability to convey a non-judgmental attitude while interviewing, educating and counseling clients from multiple cultures and lifestyle choices, on confidential, personal and sensitive issues.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to foster good public relations and adhere to VIHA Communications policy.
  • Effective interviewing, education and counseling skills.
  • Demonstrates clinical competence congruent with the CD Nurse role.


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