Public Health Nurse (Nurse IV)

at  Northern Health Region

Provides support at the sites comprised of the Northern Health Region (NHR) which include:

• Thompson, Gillam, Lynn Lake, Leaf Rapids, Wabowden, Pikwitonei, Thicket Portage, and Ilford
• The Pas, Flin Flon, Snow Lake, Sherridon, Cormorant, Easterville, Grand Rapids, and Moose Lake

Promotes health based on the Population Health Model. Responsible for the overall leadership of initiatives, activities, and programs
within the assigned Public Health role. This achieved through expertise in the six critical program areas of prevention, education,
care, management, support and research. Creates interdisciplinary collaborative relationships with fellow health care team
members and other community agencies to ensure a high standard of practice and delivery of quality client care.
This position requires regular travel within the region.
Guided by NHR Public Health Principles, including Health Equity, Harm Reduction and a commitment to outreach and non-
judgmental services, this position will strive to improve the health status of the residents of the NHR working from an advanced
understanding and knowledge of Disease Management, harm reduction, population health, determinants of health, and case
management delivered within a public health framework. Develops and implements health strategies from a trauma informed care
and client centered strength/holistic approach.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

• Current active practicing registration with College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM)
• Current certification from a recognized Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), or obtain within three (3) months of

commencing employment

• Valid Manitoba Class V driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and willing to use it to travel year round
• Community Health Nursing Certificate through the Canadian Nurses Association an asset
• Two (2) years’ experience within the past five (5) years in Public Health/Community Health nursing with emphasis on health

promotion, illness prevention, health protection, and community development/mobilization

• Thorough knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet
• Satisfactory employment record required
• Successful candidate subject to provide security checks in accordance with Security Checks for Employment Policy (HR-02-

1. Waived for internal candidates with current checks on file.

FOR A FULL LISTING OF QUALIFICATIONS PLEASE:

• Internal Candidates: Refer to the Job Description which is posted on the Intranet under Department/Human

Resources/Job Description, then select the applicable department; or,

• External Candidates: Contact Human Resources to request a copy

Northern RHA strives to have a diverse workforce in an inclusive and accessible workplace,
which provides opportunity for reasonable accommodation.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications & resumes.
We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Using Google Chrome, Apply online at www.northernhealthregion.ca on or before

Please refer the Job description for details