Duties and Responsibilities

• • Communicable Disease Control & Management:
    • Implement prevention, investigation, follow-up, and reporting of communicable diseases.
    • Support outbreak management and case contact tracing in accordance with public health protocols.
  • STBBI Program (Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections):
    • Provide education, testing, and follow-up care in collaboration with community health teams.
    • Promote prevention strategies and reduce stigma related to STBBIs.
  • Tuberculosis (TB) Program:
    • Conduct screening, monitoring, contact tracing, and treatment support for TB cases.
    • Maintain accurate reporting to appropriate health authorities.
      Communicable Disease Emergency Management:
    • Assist with planning, preparedness, and response activities for public health emergencies.
  • Environmental Public Health:
    • Collaborate with environmental health officers to address concerns such as water quality, air quality, food safety, and housing conditions affecting health.
  • Harm Reduction:
    • Promote harm reduction strategies, distribute supplies, and provide education on substance use and overdose prevention.

Qualifications

• • Education:
    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from a recognized institution.
  • Registration:
    • Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Experience:
    • Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in community or public health.
    • Experience working with Indigenous communities is an asset.

Other Requirements

• • Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License.
  • Ability and willingness to travel extensively to Wabun Tribal Council communities.
  • Excellent communication, cultural competency, and interpersonal skills.

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled.

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