Public Health Nurse Job at Niagara Region, Niagara, ON

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Job Description

Division


Family Health

Temporary Duration


Approximate Duration: 6 to 9 months

Job Description


JOB SUMMARY
The Public Health Nurse (PHN) provides services in health promotion, health protection and disease treatment and prevention for individuals, families, groups and communities, under the direction of the Senior Management Team of Niagara Region Public Health (NRPH) and guided by the strategic plan, the Ontario Public Health Standards, the Canadian Public Health Association competencies, Community Health Nursing standards and the College of Nurses of Ontario standards.

The PHN combines knowledge from public health, social and nursing sciences to engage in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of public health programs and services.
Services are provided through home or office visits, community clinics and presentations, agency liaison and collaboration.

The PHN works according to program specific plans, policies and procedures of Niagara Region Public Health.

EDUCATION
  • Baccalaureate degree required in Nursing (BScN)
  • Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Current certificate in CPR.

KNOWLEDGE
  • Experience in a community health or public health setting is an asset
  • Experience with youth, children, and/or families

SKILLS
  • Past accomplishments will demonstrate excellent communication skills (verbal and written), group presentation and facilitation skills, counseling skills and the ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team
  • Computer literacy is required.
  • French language skills an asset.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • May require a Criminal Records Check and Canadian Police Clearance Certificate
  • May require tuberculin skin test
  • Work flexible hours including weekend standby and/or evening hours
  • Completion of anaphylaxis response training upon hire
  • Participation in annual influenza vaccination campaign/mass immunization as required
  • Must be able to travel throughout the Niagara Region to various locations
  • An annual influenza vaccine is recommended

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Healthy Babies Healthy Children

  • Skills in screening, assessment, counseling, preventive health teaching, and referral and service coordination; offered in a home visiting model.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the social determinants of health and have experience working with vulnerable populations.
  • Work collaboratively with other team members and colleagues in the Public Health Department, community agencies and parents to facilitate seamless access to needs-based services at the community level.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of breastfeeding, parenting, postpartum care, child development, and infant mental health.
  • Maternal child experience preferred.

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Niagara Region Public Health is designated a Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) by the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO). This illustrates our commitment of continuing to use up-to-date evidence to enhance the quality of our programs and services.

Shift Information


This position is subject to weekends.

Closing Statement


Uncover the wonder of the Niagara Region and join a team dedicated to meeting tomorrow’s challenges TODAY!

Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application.

We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


If you require an accommodation for the application process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the alternate formats for contacting us are as follows:

  • Email: myhr@niagararegion.ca
  • Phone: 905-980-6000 or 1-800-263-7215
  • Bell Relay: 1-800-855-0511
  • In-person: Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 – Human Resources Department

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