Public Health Registered Nurse I - Gander, Canada - NL Health Services
Description
Job Description
Public Health Registered Nurse I, Temporary Full-Time (Approximately 8 months)
Public Health, Botwood Community Health Centre, Botwood
Definition 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.
* 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 05 Driver's license.
* Use of a private vehicle.
* Consistent demonstration of Central Health's corporate values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence
* 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.
Hours of work: 75 hours bi-weekly (Shift work may be required)
Salary: NS -30 ($40.36-$50.24)
Competition number: P HCS
Competition closing date: Open Until Filled
Central Health is an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all candidates however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.