Job Description

Work, travel, and explore the culturally rich
Nunavut Territory!

The Public Health Nurse (PHN) provides a full continuum of public health services to individuals in the community in accordance with the public health program standards set by the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH). The position exists to protect, restore and promote health and reduce the incidence of disease and disability through health promotion, health protection and disease/injury prevention activities.

The PHN practices within the context of the Department\'s Model of Care and is responsible for the public health programs as determined by the needs of the community with a focus on maternal child health, school health, communicable diseases and immunizations. The PHN works with others in the community on various public health issues as determined by community priorities to empower Nunavummiut to live healthy lives.

This is a TRAVEL role. Applicant must be willing to be deployed in Canada for 30 days or more. We offer flexible agreement lengths, with long-term deployment incentives available. All travel and accommodation costs are 100% covered by CHL.

SCOPE OF WORK:

• The PHN focuses primarily on maternal/child health, school health, communicable disease and immunization programs to improve the population\'s health and assist the territory in meeting its public health goals.
• The PHN serves as a resource for individuals and groups within the community, providing a public health perspective to community-initiated health promotion strategies.
• The PHN works as part of the regional population health team to assist the community in defining and implementing their vision of a healthy community.
• The PHN also works in collaboration with the primary healthcare team to improve the health of the community. The PHN will work regularly scheduled evening and weekend shifts in communities where applicable.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing with a Certificate in Public Health;
• A minimum of two years of public health nursing experience or related is required;
• Registration with The Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (RNANT/NU) before the start date of employment is required;
• Current CPR Level Certification;
• Requires annual registration with a professional government body in good standing, adhering to all legal and ethical standards; and
• A valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families and outside agencies;
• Ability to deal sensitively and tactfully with clients and provide culturally sensitive nursing services, ensuring that Inuit Societal Values are integrated, acknowledged and maintained during client and employee interactions;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others to make evidence-informed decisions;
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work;
• Facilitation, mediation and conflict resolution skills;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system as well as applicable word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications;
• Crisis and conflict resolution skills; and
• Case management skills.

EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS AS AN ASSET:

• Experience working in remote and isolated communities;
• Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Skills Online courses;
• Canadian Nurse Association (CAN) and Canadian Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC) certification; and/or
• Ability to communicate in more than one of Nunavut\xe2\x80\x99s official languages.

Provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination as per provincial Covid-19 Immunization and Management Policy.
Criminal records and vulnerable sector checks will be required.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive hourly rates.
• Incentive options.
• CHL covers the cost of travel, accommodation and provincial nursing license.

Canadian Health Labs (CHL) is a national healthcare solutions provider contracted to provide healthcare services for various public and private sector organizations throughout Canada. This is an opportunity to contribute to keeping Canadians safe and healthy while getting to explore new locations across our beautiful country.

Canadian Health Labs (CHL) is committed to Global Ethics and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment where all associates are represented, supported, and treated fairly and respectfully. We believe in selecting, developing, and rewarding the best candidate for the job based on the requirements and responsibilities of the role. If you are contacted for any opportunity with us and require any accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please be sure to communicate your needs with your recruiter. Any information shared will be treated confidentially and will only be shared to provide a positive and accessible candidate experience.

For more information, email us at: careers@CanadianHealthLabs.com

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