Position Summary
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Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Public Health Registered Nurse to join our Public Health team in 100 Mile House 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 Permanent Part Time (0.49) opportunity.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days Thursdays, Fridays and alternating Wednesdays rotating from 08:18 to 16:30 hours.
About this Location
Tucked in the heart of the Cariboo, 100 Mile House is surrounded by lakes, forests, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. Expect year-round recreation: in summer, enjoy hiking, canoeing, boating, and fishing, while winter offers backcountry skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and dogsledding.
The town has a strong sense of community, with local events like the South Cariboo Farmers’ Market, plus all the amenities you need—shops, dining, and schools. Just a short drive away, Bowron Lake Provincial Park provides even more opportunities to explore nature. 100 Mile House offers the perfect mix of adventure and peaceful living.
*Please note that travel is a requirement for this position and transportation arrangements must meet the Employer’s requirements. You are required to hold a valid BC Driver’s License and may be required to drive a personal car on mileage and /or be assigned a fleet vehicle as a condition of employment.
Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as 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!
Qualifications
• Graduation from an approved school of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Six (6) months recent, related experience in public health nursing or an equivalent combination of education, training experience
• Current valid BC Driver’s License
Comments
Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.