Public Health Nurse Clinician

Updated: June 13, 2024 03:29 AM GMT

Island Health - Vancouver Island Health Authority

Parksville, BC

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Working in a community setting, the Public Health Nurse Clinician participates in developing, implementing and evaluating Public Health programs/services. Utilizing knowledge and clinical expertise in the assigned clinical area, functions as a clinical resource, providing consultation and in-service to nurses, physicians, other program teams, community nurses, and other health care team staff regarding the care and treatment of clients/residents within the specialty area. Supervises staff and assigns work as required. Responsible for client assessment and the teaching, in-group and individual settings of staff with a variety of health education... More Detail