Nurse 4-Public Health Nurse-Infirmier ou Infirmière de Santé Publique, Infirmier(ère) 4
About The Position
The role of the PHN is to apply public health science and nursing theory to promote, protect and preserve the health of populations. Services may be directed to individuals, families, groups or communities across the life span. PHNs apply appropriate strategies to prevent injuries, chronic and communicable diseases (e.g. immunization); address environmental issues; promote reproductive and sexual health; and promote the health of perinatal women, their partners, infants and families. PHNs strive to improve the health of all people and reduce inequities among populations by addressing determinants of health and promote equitable health outcomes. PHNs provide services in communities, across communities and across the region. PHNs work collaboratively within the Population Public Health team and with colleagues in other programs, sectors and organizations. Population Public Health participates in Winnipeg Integrated Services, supporting integration across WRHA and Family Services and Consumer Affairs (FSCA). PHNs may be required to work in locations other than her/his unit/worksite/office within the Population Public Health Program site.
Requirements
- Two years of recent, relevant experience and demonstrated competency in public health, primary care / primary care health, population-level health promotion or community development is required or applicants who have completed their undergrad practicum with Public Health.
- Baccalaureate Nursing Degree is required.
- Current College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Registration (CRNM) required.
- Possession of a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license required.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
- Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
- Demonstrated ability to assume a leadership role.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a professional team.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skill, and interest in working with diverse people with a variety of backgrounds, lifestyles, abilities, health status, choices and other attributes.
- Demonstrated competency in working with community residents, community partners and agencies.
- Demonstrated competence in the areas of conflict management, problem-solving, teaching and counseling and organization of activities and workload.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and to apply the principles of adult education.
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in computer software applications.
- Physically capable of carrying out clinical skills such as immunizations, intra-dermal injection, phlebotomy, newborn and maternal physical assessments.
- Physically able to push, pull, lift and or carry equipment weighing up to 50lbs.
- Physically capable of providing service in a wide variety of community settings under varying weather and environmental conditions.
- Access to a reliable motor vehicle suitable for all environmental conditions.
- Subject to immunizations and tuberculin testing as per WRHA Policy.
- Requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of a Public Health Agency of Canada’s Skills Enhancement for Public Health Program content module certificate.
- Canadian Community Health Nurses certification - CCHN(C).
- Successful completion of a related course at a master level (e.g., epidemiology, community development, community nursing).
- Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or successful completion of Douglas College Breastfeeding Counsellor Certificate Program for Community Area positions preferred.
- International Society for Travel Medicine (ISTM) Certification for Travel Health positions preferred.
- Ability to speak, read and write French at a predetermined language proficiency level.
Responsibilities
- Apply public health science and nursing theory to promote, protect and preserve the health of populations.
- Apply appropriate strategies to prevent injuries, chronic and communicable diseases (e.g. immunization).
- Address environmental issues.
- Promote reproductive and sexual health.
- Promote the health of perinatal women, their partners, infants and families.
- Improve the health of all people and reduce inequities among populations by addressing determinants of health and promote equitable health outcomes.
- Provide services in communities, across communities and across the region.
- Work collaboratively within the Population Public Health team and with colleagues in other programs, sectors and organizations.
- Participate in Winnipeg Integrated Services, supporting integration across WRHA and Family Services and Consumer Affairs (FSCA).
- May be required to work in locations other than her/his unit/worksite/office within the Population Public Health Program site.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
