Public Health Nurse – Generalist (NRS-24-222)

Reporting to the Regional Director Public Health-Healthy Living or the Regional Manager Public Health-Healthy Living, the Public Health Nurse applies public health science and nursing theory to promote, protect and preserve the health of populations. The incumbent links the health and illness experiences of communities, families, and individuals to population health promotion practice. Overall, the Public Health Nurse strives to improve the health of all people and reduce inequities among populations by addressing determinants of health and promoting equitable health outcomes.

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Public Health Nurse - Generalist works collaboratively with clients (communities, families and individuals), staff and partners to provide primary and secondary prevention, care and support. The incumbent develops, implements and evaluates processes to respond to community-specific health needs and initiatives.

The incumbent will exercise the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

PHNs may be required to work in locations other than their site/office within the PHHL program.

Conditions of Employment
Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00

Part Time 0.9 Maternity/Parental Leave ending: June 1, 2025
Application Deadline: April 23, 2024 @ 16:00 hrs

For more career opportunities please visit www.southernhealth.ca/en/join-our-team/