Public Health Nurse, Public Health

A person who assumes responsibility for a range of nursing services based on the bio-psycho-social needs of users or groups of people entrusted to his/her care. He/she assesses the user's state of health, determines and ensures implementation of the therapeutic nursing plan and the nursing care and treatment plan. She initiates and provides nursing and medical care and treatment to maintain or restore health and prevent illness. In particular, she may prescribe laboratory analyses, treatments, products, drugs and dressings in the fields of wound care and public health, in accordance with current regulations.

It participates in research aimed at health promotion and disease prevention.

Ensures the immunization status of the organization's employees is up-to-date and makes recommendations in case of discrepancies;

• Manages and monitors Safe Maternity Program files in collaboration with managers, Public Health, and the CNESST (Quebec's workplace health and safety board);
• Manages the COVID-19 and influenza vaccination campaign for Montreal employees;
• Manages and monitors Bio-Exposure files in collaboration with Public Health and employees;
• Collaborates with the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team and Public Health in the event of a workplace outbreak;
• Participates in the development and delivery of training and presentations for employees and managers;
• DEC in Nursing.

Two (2) years of experience as a nurse;

• Relevant experience in health and safety at work is a significant asset;
• Experience within the Quebec health and social services network (MSSS) is an asset.

Good knowledge of the management of health and safety;

• Excellent knowledge of applicable laws and regulations (including la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail (LSST) et la Loi sur les accidents du travail et les maladies professionnelles (LATMP);

• Language:

• Fluent in English and French;
• Fluency in Cree is an asset.