Your Opportunity:
The Registered Nurse - Public Health Nurses (PHNs) working in the Well Child Clinic in a focused practice are required to practice with a high level of autonomy in community settings with the ability to be self-directed and exercise independent nursing judgement. The PHNs role is to promote, protect and preserve the health of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations in a variety of settings in an ongoing or episodic process. On a daily basis, this position provides family-centered support and preventative approaches for infants, children and their parents through routine and complex immunization appointments. Collaborative work includes other health professionals and community partners, supporting capacity building approaches focused on client strengths and participation. The PHN has direct responsibilities within a Population Health Model to assess key health determinants and respond to global, national, provincial and local mandates. Many of the responsibilities of the PHN are mandated by the Public Health Act and Communicable Disease Regulations. PHNs will advocate and engage in healthy public policy options to facilitate healthy living, incorporating the concepts of inclusiveness, equity and social justice as well as the principles of community development.
Description:
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit Holders shall be paid $35.17/hour - $42.96/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable. This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.
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