Job Description
Education, Training And Experience: Graduation from a recognized nursing program with community or public health component. A minimum of 5 years' nursing experience, at least 2 years in public health related settings, preferably involving reportable communicable disease. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN(C) registrant. STI Certification and Immunization Competency BC.
A valid BC driver's license is required.
Skills And Abilities
- A comprehensive knowledge of communicable diseases in general and specifically counseling, testing, and prophylaxis of HIV, viral hepatitis, TB and STI and treatment of TB and STI;
- Basic skills in epidemiology;
- HIV Partner Notification and pre and post test counseling with BCCDC are preferred;
- An enhanced knowledge of application of harm reduction philosophy and principles to practice;
- An enhanced knowledge of cultur...