Temporary Full-time (Port Saunders) - HCS Pub Hlth PS

Zone: Western Zone

Location: RGH - Rufus Guinchard Health Centre

Community Health Registered Nurse I - Public Health

Temporary Full-time Until 30 September 2026, With Possibility of Extension

NLNU

82605RP1

Please Note: This position covers from Cow Head to Port Saunders. Base location will be determined.

Hours

75 (8 hours; Days)

FLEXIBLE HOURS OF WORK COMMUNITY HEALTH ARTICLE *8.01 (c)

0830-1630 Hours; Monday-Friday

Salary

NS30 (CAD41.99 - CAD52.26 per hour)

Competition Number

VAC0024480

Posted Date

2026-05-08

Closing Date

2026-05-18

Demands, duties, qualifications

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 preconception to school entry and conducts school health programs including a school health assessment, a provincial immunization program, and communicable disease programs.

Qualifications: Graduation from an approved college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Nursing. Current registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses is 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.

Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor Degree in Nursing must be willing to complete an approved/recognized post diploma/certificate program in Public Health/Community Health at the first available opportunity as determined by the employer. The successful applicant must successfully complete the post diploma/certificate program within the program's designated timeframe and will start work in the position upon successful completion. Funding to complete the program will be provided by NLHS.

Please Note: The use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment.

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.