Public health nurses (PHN) work in all public and private schools, under the authority of the School Act, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Infant's Act, the Child, Family and Community Service Child Abuse Protocols, the Health Act, and Communicable Disease Regulations. Services are also available to home-schooled students.
Public Health Nurses work to:
Public Health Nurse priorities with school-aged children:
Consultation with staff, students, and families for students with medical alert conditions or requiring medication in school
Provision of educational resources to promote health and safety
The public health nurse accepts referrals from staff, parents, and students. To make a referral to a public health nurse, please complete a Referral to School Nurse form.