Registered Nurse, Public Health

Position Summary
Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team!

In accordance with Northern Health's established vision and values and strategic and operational plans, the Public Health Nurse (PHN), as an integral member of the Public Health Services team, provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health/Health Promotion Model. Inherent in the role are evidence informed knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to health promotion, epidemiology, community development, primary health care, public health ethics, and primary and secondary prevention strategies. The Public Health Nurse translates knowledge from the health and social sciences to support health enhancing environments and behaviour with diverse individuals, families, and population groups through universal and targeted interventions, programs, and advocacy. Services are offered in communities, schools, homes and outreach locations to individuals, families, and communities. Programs include child/youth/family health, adult health, sexual and reproductive health services, communicable disease control, and others. Some aspects of this position will require certification according to BCCNM and employer standards.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Tuesday to Friday with every 4th Tuesday off, 08:00 to 16:00

New Wage: As of April 1, 2023 the new wage is: $40.21 - $57.78/hour

Burns Lake has a population of 1,779 (2021) local residents and serves the surrounding areas of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako estimating a population of 7,000. Wilderness and some of BC's largest freshwater lakes where sport fishing is a popular activity for both locals and tourists surround Burns Lake. Check out Burns Lake for more information on this family friendly community.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
•Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
•Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
•Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
•Employee referral program
•Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
•Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
•"Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualfications
•Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
•Valid Class V B.C. Driver's license and have access to personal vehicle for business related purposes.

Skills and Abilities:
•Ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
•Ability to communicate effectively with clients and individuals, families and groups, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer communication means.
•Ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.
•Ability to recognize and intervene appropriately in an emergency situation.
•Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
•Ability to transmit information intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
•Ability to prioritize and organize caseload/workload and make decisions regarding intervention and client care.
•Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
•Ability to physically perform the duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

Category

Health Care