HCC - Public Health Lead

Position Summary

Reporting to the Home and Community Care (HCC) Nurse Manager and Assistant manager, the HCC/Public Health Lead collaboratively develops and implements the HCC/PH program, addressing the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual care needs of clients and their caregivers. HCC/Public Health Lead will work with the HCC Program by delivering public health programs and keeping HCC staff informed of updates and changes. HCC/PHL coordinates and implements in-home nursing services, works with a team of Personal Support Workers (PSW’s) and other health care professionals. This individual will provide client-centered nursing services to HCC clients in various KO communities. The HCC/Public Health Lead will fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the standards of practice and guidance of the College of Nurses of Ontario. The HCC/Public Health Lead will promote the mission, vision, and values of the KO organization. \

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing programs and community-wide based initiatives using the current knowledge of practices and trends related to the field of public health.
• Acts as a resource person to communities and HCC team.
• Provides health education, counseling, supports and advocates for healthy public policy and legislation while working within the policies of the program and those in the KO communities.
• Establishes effective working relations with peers, appropriate professional agencies and community groups.
• Participates in interagency committees/community coalitions as appropriate.
• Identifies local health issues, needs and participates in population-needs-based health planning and evaluation.
• Contributes to the development and the implementation of the Home and Community Care Service Delivery Plan.
• Maintains competence relevant to current practice and trends in the field of public health by participating in continuing education opportunities.
• Oversee the Personal Support Workers on the HCC team to support them and provide education/teaching. Support HCC team with cEMR Telus charting system.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Nurse Manager, Director of Health and Director of Nursing.

Education and Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) certification in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Advanced Foot Care certification or must be willing to obtain.
• A minimum of 2 years full time recent clinical practice work experience in emergency or primary health care. Recent northern nursing experience is an asset.
• Clinical practice experience in remote or isolated communities and with First Nations populations are considered an asset.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Public Health for communities.
• Ability to speak Cree, Oji-Cree, or Ojibway is an asset.
• Excellent report writing skills and computer skills
• Willingness and ability to travel 1-2 weeks at a time.
• Valid Ontario’s driver license.

Job description will be available upon request.