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REGISTERED NURSE (RN), COORDINATOR, COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

Northern Health14 days ago
Prince George, British Columbia
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage
Municipal pension plan
Four weeks vacation after one year

About the role

We are seeking a caring and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our health care team. If you are conscientious and well organized, with a strong commitment to the care and well-being of others, don't miss out on this rewarding opportunity!

This position is one of three in Northern Health (NH) with shared responsibility for the day to day support and coordination of the communicable disease program across the North. The Communicable Disease Program Coordinator reports directly to the Regional Manager Communicable Disease.

This position provides professional and clinical leadership in tactical planning, development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures, supports and standards related to the delivery of communicable disease prevention and control services across Northern Health.

In collaboration with the Public Health Program Leaders and Integrated Health Team Leaders, the Communicable Disease Program Coordinator supports the Public Health Resource Nurses (PHRNs) and Integrated Health Service Health Care Providers to implement communicable disease, including immunization, programs, policies and procedures, and monitors practice standards and participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

The Communicable Disease Program Coordinator is an active member of NH’s Centralized Communicable Disease Control Team.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

  • Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
  • Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
  • Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
  • Employee referral program
  • Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
  • Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
  • “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Important Note As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

  • Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
  • Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples May Include

  • Program certificates or diplomas
  • High school/college/university transcripts etc.
  • It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page

About Northern Health

Hospitals and Health Care
5001-10,000

Northern Health is the key provider of public health care in Melbourne's northern region.

Established in July 2000, Northern Health provides quality health care services to the expanding communities in Melbourne's northern suburbs. In one of Melbourne's busiest growth corridors, Northern Health offers the community health care services where they are needed - close to where people live.

Northern Health is made up of four campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre and Craigieburn Centre.

Our campuses work together to provide a unique mix of services including medical, surgical, emergency, intensive and coronary care, paediatrics, women's and maternal health, mental health, aged care, palliative care, and rehabilitation programs.

These services are provided through inpatient, ambulatory and community-based programs.

Northern Health's programs and services are split into two different streams - acute and sub-acute. This structure is designed to assist services to be integrated across our campuses and ensure that patients have access to the best healthcare within the most efficient time frame.