Community Health Registered Nurse I

Job Responsibility: Permanent Full-time Community Health Registered Nurse I - Public Health Piccadilly, NL Duties: Performs professional community health nursing work across the life span by carrying out community health programs and services in homes, schools, clinics, and other community settings. Assists and/or conducts assessment of community health needs and assets; provides nursing care and health promotion activities and liaises with other community and professional personnel. Provides programs and services from pre-conception to school entry; conducts school health programs including a school health assessment, as well as a provincial immunization program, and communicable disease programs. Provides acute, chronic and palliative nursing care services; monitors personal care homes; conducts provincial home support program as well as special assistance programs; and utilizes the assessment and placement single-entry process. Required Qualifications: Graduation from an approved college or university with a bachelor's degree in Nursing and current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador are required. One year of Community Health Nursing (Continuing Care and/or Public Health) experience is preferred. Applicants must also be prepared to demonstrate an ability to be self-directed and exercise independent nursing judgement in a community-based environment with limited supervision. The incumbent is expected to work collaboratively with team members and community; assess community needs and assets; develop, implement and evaluate community health nursing programs and healthy public policy in a population health framework; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and apply basic computer skills as required, through an interview process. A valid driver's license is required. A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is also required. This position may be filled as per Employer/Union obligation under "Duty to Accommodate". Any applicant who requires an accommodation must indicate so clearly through separate correspondence outlining the specifics of the accommodation required. Please note that prior to being considered for any accommodation, employees must meet the qualifications of the position for which they are applying. Note: The use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment. Hours of Work: 75 Hours per pay period FLEXIBLE HOURS OF WORK COMMUNITY HEALTH ARTICLE *8.01 (c) 0 0830-1630 Hours; Monday-Friday; weekends and evenings may be required. Salary Scale: $78,696.38 to $97,958.82 per Annum Competition Number: WH-View phone number on ca.edajobs.com Competition Closing Date: 27 January 2024 Recruiter Name: Larry Boyles Western Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. A resume, proof of qualifications, and the names of two employment references are required. Applicants who do not provide the necessary documentation as outlined on this job posting will not be considered. To apply, go to If you are having issues when using eRecruit, please email View email address on ca.edajobs.com. Note: This email address does not accept applications. Thank you for your interest with Western Health. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.