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Public Health Nurse- Designated
Location:
Sydney, NS
Description:
Req ID: 174537 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Eastern Zone, Prime Brook Department: PH EY Healthy Beginnings EZ Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: NSGEU Nursing Position Posting Closing Date: 25-Apr-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here. About the Opportunity Please note: This is a designated position. The successful candidate must be from the following designated groups in order to be considered and must self-identify as African Nova Scotian or other Black (e.g. African Canadian, African American, Caribbean, African), Indigenous or a Person of Colour. *When applying, please ensure your Candidate Profile and Personal Information is up to date - which includes any self-identifications. Reporting to the Public Health Early Years Manager, the Public Health Nurse (PHN) is an essential member of an inter-disciplinary, collaborative Public Health team responsible for the delivery of programs and services according to NS Public Health Standards and Protocols. The PHN demonstrates a holistic understanding of individuals and communities that enables them to inform content, development, implementation, and assessment of the impacts of policies and/or programs. The PHN works in collaboration with the Early Years Consultant and others as appropriate to address local population health needs by planning, implementing and evaluating public health policies, programs and services through actions based on the principles of population health, health promotion and disease prevention. The PHN within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse works with the Public Health Early Years team in implementing the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) Program and the Healthy Beginnings Home Visiting Program including screening, assessing, and supporting families in the prenatal, post-partum, and early years period. The PHN facilitates a collaborative multidisciplinary approach and works with the Early Years team to ensure quality case management. The PHN works with community partners and stakeholders to address health inequities with the broader intent of improving the population’s health. The PHN provides immunization program support to the Health Protection Team. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Bachelor in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses (NSCN) Certificate in Public Health Nursing an asset Minimum one (1) year nursing experience in Public Health or Community Health required Two (2) years’ experience preferred Demonstrated knowledge of: the health status of populations; inequities in health; the social and ecological determinants of health and illness; social justice; and health emergency preparedness and disaster response Nova Scotia Public Health Immunization Certification or willingness to complete Understanding and knowledge of the Health Protection Act and other relevant Regulations, Legislation and Acts Demonstrated knowledge of applicable Public Health Standards and Protocols , including the Communicable Disease Prevention and Control, Management and Response Protocol Critical thinking skills, including clinical judgment, problem solving skills and strong decision making abilities Ability to life program equipment e.g. large vaccine coolers (Approx. 18 kgs/40lbs) Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred **A skills test will be included as part of the selection process** Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Hours Permanent Full Time/ 100% FTE/ 75 Hours Bi-Weekly Starting as soon as possible Compensation and Incentives $43.57 - $54.12 Hourly $56.01 Hourly with 25 years Nursing experience Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. (Permanent Long Assignments Only) Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify. Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/NovaScotiaHealthAuthority/ https://www.instagram.com/novascotiahealthauthority https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsha/ https://twitter.com/healthns
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