Public Health Nurse – Indigenous Designated
Health Careers Manitoba
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Winnipeg • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$46,152 - CA$60,267 per year
About the role
- Apply public health science and nursing theory to promote, protect and preserve the health of populations.
- Services may be directed to individuals, families, groups, or communities across the life span.
- Apply appropriate strategies to prevent injuries, chronic and communicable diseases (e.g., immunization);
- Address environmental issues; promote reproductive and sexual health.
- Promote the health of perinatal women, their partners, infants, and families.
- Work collaboratively within the Population Public Health team and with colleagues in other programs, sectors, and organizations.
- Provide services in communities, across communities and across the region.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate Nursing degree is required.
- Successful completion of a Public Health Agency of Canada’s Skills Enhancement for Public Health Program content module certificate preferred.
- Canadian Community Health Nurses certification - CCHN(C) preferred.
- Successful completion of a related course at a master level (e.g., epidemiology, community development, community nursing) preferred.
- Current College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Registration (CRNM) required.
- Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
- Possession of a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license required.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements as per Employer policy.
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or successful completion of Douglas College Breastfeeding Counsellor Certificate Program for Community Area positions preferred.
- Two years of recent, relevant experience and demonstrated competency in public health, primary care/primary health care, population-level health promotion or community development is required.
- Five years of relevant experience within Indigenous communities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
public health sciencenursing theoryepidemiologycommunity developmentcommunity nursinghealth promotionchronic disease preventioncommunicable disease preventionreproductive healthsexual health
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationcommunity engagementinterpersonal skillsorganizational skills
Certifications
Baccalaureate Nursing degreeCCHN(C)CRNM registrationCPR trainingIBCLCDouglas College Breastfeeding Counsellor Certificate