Registered Nurse (RN)| Public Health
- Penticton, BC, Canada
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Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Public Health Registered Nurse to join our team at the Penticton Health Centre in Penticton, BC. If Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!
Who We Are
Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.
What We Offer
We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Employer paid training/education opportunities
Generous Vacation Entitlement
Employer Paid Health Benefits
Municipal Pension Plan
Shift Premiums
Competitive wages
About The Job
The Public Health Nurse (PHN), as an integral member of the Public Health Services team:
Provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health/Health Promotion model
Translate knowledge from the health and social sciences to support health enhancing behaviours to diverse individuals, families, and population groups through universal and targeted interventions, programs and advocacy
Offers services in communities, schools, homes and outreach locations to individuals, families and communities
Inherent in the role are knowledge, skills and abilities specific to health promotion, epidemiology, community development, primary health care, social determinants of health and illness, and disease and injury prevention
This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days, Monday to Friday with the hours being 08:30 to 16:30.
Travel is a requirement for this position and transportation arrangements must meet the Employer’s requirements.
About this Location
The city of Penticton is located in BC’s scenic south central region in the Okanagan Valley. With its mild climate, easy accessibility, urban amenities and world-class recreational opportunities, it offers an attractive lifestyle. Boating, windsurfing, hiking and skiing are among the numerous outdoor leisure pursuits enjoyed here.
Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!
Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!
Who We Are
Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.
What We Offer
We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Employer paid training/education opportunities
Generous Vacation Entitlement
Employer Paid Health Benefits
Municipal Pension Plan
Shift Premiums
Competitive wages
About The Job
The Public Health Nurse (PHN), as an integral member of the Public Health Services team:
Provides nursing services within the framework of the Population Health/Health Promotion model
Translate knowledge from the health and social sciences to support health enhancing behaviours to diverse individuals, families, and population groups through universal and targeted interventions, programs and advocacy
Offers services in communities, schools, homes and outreach locations to individuals, families and communities
Inherent in the role are knowledge, skills and abilities specific to health promotion, epidemiology, community development, primary health care, social determinants of health and illness, and disease and injury prevention
This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days, Monday to Friday with the hours being 08:30 to 16:30.
Travel is a requirement for this position and transportation arrangements must meet the Employer’s requirements.
About this Location
The city of Penticton is located in BC’s scenic south central region in the Okanagan Valley. With its mild climate, easy accessibility, urban amenities and world-class recreational opportunities, it offers an attractive lifestyle. Boating, windsurfing, hiking and skiing are among the numerous outdoor leisure pursuits enjoyed here.
Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!
Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!
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Responsibilities
Provide public health nursing services using a population health and health promotion framework. Support individuals, families, and communities through health education, universal and targeted interventions, programs, advocacy, and services delivered in community, school, home, and outreach settings.
Requirements
The posting seeks an experienced, dynamic, reliable, flexible, and motivated Public Health Registered Nurse. The role calls for knowledge and abilities in health promotion, epidemiology, community development, primary health care, social determinants of health and illness, and disease and injury prevention; travel is required.
Skills
- Public Health Nursing
- Health Promotion
- Population Health
- Epidemiology
- Community Development
- Primary Health Care
- Social Determinants Of Health
- Disease Prevention
- Injury Prevention
- Health Advocacy
- Universal And Targeted Interventions
- Community Outreach
- Flexible Scheduling
- Travel
Benefits
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Employer-Paid Training And Education Opportunities
- Generous Vacation Entitlement
- Employer-Paid Health Benefits
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Shift Premiums
- Competitive Wages
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
- Public Health Services
- Population Health
- Health Promotion
- Epidemiology
- Community Development
- Primary Health Care
- Social Determinants Of Health
- Disease Prevention
- Injury Prevention
- Health Advocacy
- Universal Interventions
- Targeted Interventions
- Community Outreach
- Family Health
- School Health
- Home Health Services
- Travel