Community Health Nurse

Position Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor, Health Programs, the Community Health Nurse (CHN) assists clients in promotion, protection and restoration of health, to educate about, prevent and reduce the incidence of disease, disability and death. The incumbent provides a comprehensive community health service in conjunction with the health care team and works within the context of Primary Health care to improve the capacity of clients to adapt to, respond to or control, life’s challenges, and changes.

Responsibilities

• Making decisions regarding client management including crisis management and facilitating referral in consultation with supervisor and/or other professionals;
• Arranging for safe client transport in consultation with the supervisor and/or other health care professionals as required and acting as a medical escort when required;
• Applying the nursing process to assess clients (individual, families, or community) t...