The role of the Public Health Nurse is to apply public health science and nursing theory to promote, protect and preserve the health of populations, while demonstrating a commitment to the vision, mission, values and strategic priorities of Prairie Mountain Health. Services may be directed to individuals, families, groups or communities across the life span in a continuous rather than episodic process. Public Health Nurses apply appropriate strategies to prevent injuries, chronic and communicable diseases; address environmental issues; support reproductive/sexual health and promote the health of perinatal women, their partners, infants and families.

Public Health Nurses respect diversity, self-determination, empowerment and community participation. These values are consistent with a population health approach that is rooted in an understanding of the broad determinants of health and the principles of primary health care, community development, and harm reduction. Public Health Nurses strive to improve the health of the population and reduce inequities among populations by addressing determinants of health and promoting equitable health outcomes.

Nurse IVs recognize and fulfill their professional responsibilities by practicing in a manner consistent with qualified obligations to take actions as per the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses, The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses, the scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), and other Provincial and Federal legislation.

Qualifications:

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing





Eligible for active practicing licensure as a Registered Nurse with applicable regulatory body in the province of Manitoba

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training

Three (3) years within the past five (5) years Public Health Nursing experience

Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health

Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology

Certifications preferred in at least one of the following: Douglas College Breastfeeding Counsellor, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Public Health Agency of Canada’s Skills Enhancement for Public Health module(s), Canadian Community Health Nurses (CHNC(C)), Immunization Competencies Education Program for Health Care Professionals (ICEP)-Canadian Pediatric Society/PHAC/Health Canada, International Society for Travel Medicine (ISTM)

Understanding of Manitoba’s Public Health Act and the mandated role of the Public Health Nurse

Demonstrated application of harm reduction principles in nursing practice





Familiarity with the Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC)-Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)-Core Competencies for Public Health and the CHNC Public Health Nursing Discipline Specific Competencies

Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently

Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills

Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment

Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position

Demonstrated communication skills

Ability to respect and promote confidentiality

Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population

Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

Overview:

In the context of working with individuals, families, groups and communities, the Public Health Nurse integrates knowledge, skills, judgment and attributes to practice safely and ethically.

Public Health and Nursing Sciences:

Applies key knowledge and critical thinking skills related to the public health sciences: Applies knowledge about the health status of populations, inequities in health, the determinants of health and illness, social justice, principles of primary health care, strategies for health promotion, disease and injury prevention and health protection, as well as factors that influence delivery and use of health services. Applies knowledge about the history, structure and interaction of public health and health care services at local, provincial/territorial, national, and international levels; in particular as it relates to the Public Health Act and the role of public health staff in the context of communicable disease

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