Job Description

Requisition ID: 334391

Competition #: NRS-23-216

Position Control #: 899-715521211N430-T2

Posting End Date: April 10, 2023

City: Steinbach

Site: Southern Health-Sant\xc3\xa9 Sud

Work Location: Community Health Services - Steinbach

Department / Unit: Public Health-Healthy Living

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days, with occasional evenings & weekends as required

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 hour shifts

Wage Rate: As Per MNU Collective Agreement

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Regional Director Public Health-Healthy Living or the Regional Manager Public Health-Healthy Living, the Public Health Nurse applies public health science and nursing theory to promote, protect and preserve the health of populations. The incumbent links the health and illness experiences of communities, families, and individuals to population health promotion practice. Overall, the Public Health Nurse strives to improve the health of all people and reduce inequities among populations by addressing determinants of health and promoting equitable health outcomes.

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Public Health Nurse - Generalist works collaboratively with clients (communities, families and individuals), staff and partners to provide primary and secondary prevention, care and support. The incumbent develops, implements and evaluates processes to respond to community-specific health needs and initiatives.

The incumbent will exercise the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Sant\xc3\xa9 Sud.

Qualifications:

• Active Practice Registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba and the scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Introduction to Public Health in Canada (Skills Enhancement for Public Health)
• Introduction to Literature Searching (Skills Enhancement for Public Health)
• Completion of Education Program for Immunization Competencies (EPIC), or willingness to complete within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Email
• Knowledge of the Public Health Act
• Minimum of two (2) years full time equivalent experience in Public Health Nursing in the last five (5) years
• Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and independently in a variety of settings
• Demonstrated ability to engage in inter-professional practice and collaborate with members of the multi-disciplinary health care team
• Demonstrated ability to maintain both professional nursing standards and public health standards
• Demonstrated ability to apply a population health promotion model while considering the social determinants of health
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and apply both behavior change and harm reduction concepts
• Demonstrated decision making and problem solving skills in complex situations
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated effective collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
• Good work and attendance record

Conditions of Employment:

• Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate
• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Sant\xc3\xa9 Sud policy.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver\'s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority