Public Health Nurse

Brant County Health Unit•Brantford, ON

3d•CA$48 - CA$56•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Health Nurse will be responsible for the provision of nursing interventions which promote and preserve the health of communities, families and individuals across the lifespan; functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs and services; uses principles of community development to identify health issues, advocates for policy change; applies innovative health promotion strategies to facilitate healthy living in the community.

Requirements

BScN including preparation in public health nursing
Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
Experience in community-based service delivery
Self-starter demonstrating initiative and with the ability to take appropriate action/direction
Demonstrated knowledge and decision-making skills in health assessment
Knowledge and understanding of the core functions and approaches of public health practice
Strong project management skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team setting
Ability to provide non-judgmental and inclusive service to all clients
A valid Ontario driver’s license, with valid insurance and reliable vehicle access
Valid immunization status, in accordance with organizational requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Healthy Growth and Development and Healthy Babies Healthy Children programming is an asset
Masters level education is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Provision of nursing interventions which promote and preserve the health of communities, families and individuals across the lifespan
Functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs and services
Uses principles of community development to identify health issues
Advocates for policy change
Applies innovative health promotion strategies to facilitate healthy living in the community