public health nurse
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Public Health Registered Nurse I
Posted on
October 07, 2024
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NL Health Services
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Job Description Public Health Registered Nurse I, Temporary Full-Time (Approximately 9 Months)Public Health, Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre, Twillingate and New World Island Community Health Centre, SummerfordDefinition of work: The Public Health Registered Nurse I performs professional community health nursing work carrying out community health programs in homes, schools, clinics, and other community settings. The successful candidate provides nursing care, assists in the assessment of community health needs, undertakes case management, and conducts school health programs and the provincial immunization program. The Public Health Registered Nurse I is involved in health promotion activities, engages in community development, facilitates group sessions, conducts health education sessions in schools and communities, provides leadership in emergency preparedness and liaises with other community and professional personnel. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements. Required qualifications:* Graduation from an approved/recognized post-secondary Nursing Education program with an undergraduate degree in Nursing or Registered Nurse with an approved Diploma in Public Health/Community Health Nursing.* Current registration with the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.* One year of community health nursing experience within the last three years.* Current BLS certification for health care providers from the Heart and Stroke Foundation.* Current Health Assessment certification or willingness to complete next available course. * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with team members and community.* Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and exercise independent nursing judgment in a community-based environment with limited supervision. * Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and evaluate community health nursing programs and healthy public policy in a population health framework.* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.* Demonstrated ability to apply basic computer skills. * A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Driver's license.* Use of a private vehicle.* Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE)* A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.* A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.Preferred qualifications: * Completion of the CNA Community Health Nurse Certification program.Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor Degree in Nursing must be willing to complete an approved/recognized post diploma/certificate program in Public Health/Community Health at the first available opportunity as determined by the employer. The successful applicant must successfully complete the post diploma/certificate program within the program's designated timeframe and will start work in the position upon successful completion. Funding to complete the program will be provided by NLHS.Hours of work: 75 hours bi-weekly (Shift work may be required)Salary: NS -30 ($40.36-$50.24)Competition number: P-2024000546-NDBCompetition closing date: Open until filledCentral Health is an equal opportunity employer.We thank all candidates however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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LocationGander, NL
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$40.36HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Term or contractFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CareerBeacon
#2003495
Advertised until
2024-11-06
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