Public Health Nurse (RN) - 0 to 5 years
at Vancouver Coastal Health
North Vancouver, BC, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 27 Dec, 2024 | USD 41 Hourly | 29 Sep, 2024 | 5 year(s) or above | Training,Reporting,Research Ethics,Nurses,Research,Operational Requirements,Community Development,Resolutions,Harm Reduction,Health Promotion,Completion,Access,Educational Materials | No | No |
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Description:
COME WORK AS A PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE - 0 TO 5 YEARS WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse - 0 to 5 years to join the Public Health team on the North Shore as a Public Health Nurse. Apply today to join our team!
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES WHO HAVE COMPLETED A 20-HOUR BREASTFEEDING CERTIFICATE, THE BCCDC IMMUNIZATION CERTIFICATE, AND WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH THE 0 TO 5 POPULATION.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Completion of specialty nursing certificate (i.e. 20 hour breast/chest feeding education), BCCDC immunization certificate, BCCNM certified practice designation in contraceptive management and/or STI, as applicable and two (2) years’ recent, related public health nursing experience including experience related to the designated client population (i.e. prenatal, infant, child, youth and/or adult), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Valid BC Driver’s license and access to personal vehicle for business related purposes.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Comprehensive knowledge of public health nursing theory, practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of community development and health promotion principles and practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of evidence informed nursing practice related to normal growth and development of relevant populations and appropriate screening and referral processes.
- General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
- Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
- Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
- Knowledge of communicable disease control practices and procedures including: prevention, promotion, reporting responsibilities and related procedures and immunization practices, including up to date immunization competency.
- Knowledge of Baby Friendly initiative, including completion of relevant breastfeeding course(s).
- Demonstrated certified practice related skills/abilities to provide contraceptive management and to assess and treat sexually transmitted infections.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families and outside agencies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care, the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, care team and community partners and the ability to identify and facilitate community resources appropriate to clients’ and families’ needs.
- Demonstrated ability to counsel, teach, facilitate and coach individuals, families and groups.
- Demonstrated ability to deal sensitively and tactfully with clients and provide culturally sensitive nursing services to diverse and equity deserving populations.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritise work.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse situations, problem solve and facilitate resolutions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with others to make evidence informed decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to adjust to new and unexpected events.
- Demonstrated facilitation, mediation and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational materials based on education theories and best practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic research principles and procedures, such as research ethics, research question, hypothesis and qualitative vs. quantitative data analysis methods, and demonstrated ability to participate in research.
- Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
- Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Closing Statement:
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
Responsibilities:
Please refer the Job description for details
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:5.0Max:10.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Oral Healthcare Services
Trade Certificate
Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a 20-hour breastfeeding certificate, the bccdc immunization certificate, and who have experience working with the 0 to 5 population.
Proficient
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North Vancouver, BC, Canada