About This Opportunity
Become a key member of Island Health as a Public Health Nurse on Vancouver Island. Provide vital health promotion and disease prevention services across diverse communities and settings.
As a Public Health Nurse, you will focus on health education, assessment, and individualized care for families and individuals. Your work will include traveling to outreach locations, schools, and homes, enabling you to connect with the community effectively. Emphasizing cultural safety and population health strategies, you will fulfill an essential role in fostering community health.
Key Responsibilities:
• Educate and promote health in schools and family settings
• Assess and counsel clients on health issues
• Work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams
• Utilize community nursing theories in practice
• Ensure care is delivered with a focus on cultural competency
Requirements:
• RN licensure from BC College of Nurses and Midwives
• Minimum two years of community ...