Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Public Health Nurse to join our community health team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in promoting health, preventing disease, and improving the well-being of diverse populations. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through community outreach, health education, and direct patient care. The Public Health Nurse will work collaboratively with healthcare providers, community organizations, and local agencies to address public health needs and implement effective programs. Supervising experience is a valued skill that enhances leadership within our team.
Responsibilities
- Provide immunization services in community, school, workplace, and outreach settings.
- Assess immunization status and administer vaccines in accordance with provincial/territorial immunization schedules and public health standards.
- Maintain vaccine cold chain, inventory management, and accurate immunization documentation.
- Participate in baby clinics and child health clinics, providing growth and development monitoring, health assessments, immunizations, and parent education.
- Support pre-natal and post-natal (postpartum) care, including health education, breastfeeding support, newborn assessments, and referrals as needed.
- Conduct communicable disease case and contact management, including surveillance, reporting, follow-up, and education.
- Participate in outbreak investigations and response activities, including case management, contact tracing, infection prevention and control recommendations, and outbreak monitoring.
- Provide tuberculosis (TB) services, including risk assessment, case management, contact investigations, client education, and coordination of care with healthcare providers.
- Deliver sexual health and STBBI services, including risk assessment, counseling, testing coordination, partner notification, treatment follow-up, and health promotion.
- Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed, and client-centered care to diverse populations.
- Collaborate with physicians, infection prevention and control professionals, laboratories, schools, community agencies, and other healthcare partners.
- Maintain accurate documentation using electronic health records and public health information systems.
- Participate in emergency preparedness, vaccination campaigns, and other public health initiatives as required.
Experience
- Valid nursing license (RN) in Newfoundland
- Prior experience in public health nursing or community health settings is preferred.
- Supervising experience is highly desirable, demonstrating leadership capabilities.
- Strong communication skills to effectively engage with diverse populations.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of public health principles, epidemiology, and healthcare regulations.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity for nurses committed to advancing community health through proactive engagement and expert care delivery.
Pay: $70.00-$80.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience in immunization services, communicable disease management, outbreak response, tuberculosis (TB), and sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI)?
Experience:
- Public Health Nurse: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Are you currently registered with CRNNL? (required)
Work Location: In person
