Working in the health sector can involve any number of jobs from a health and safety advisor to a home health nurse. Any role which may involve caring for the well-being of another individual or ensuring that procedures in an industry are carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations would be considered part of the sector.
A public health nurse is a registered nurse whose main task is to promote health and safety to communities. They will provide education in many different ways regarding preventing disease and illnesses and using good health practices and hygiene. They will aim to prevent conditions such as infections, teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and drug and alcohol abuse.
On the other side of the industry, a safety inspector will examine workplaces in order to eliminate physical, biological and chemical hazards to the environment and the employees. They must work in accordance with labor regulations and are trained specialists, having completed master’s or bachelor’s degrees.
Salaries across the health sector vary dramatically, but a qualified health and safety inspector will earn between C
$42,000 and C
$68,000, while a public health nurse will bring in C
$60,000 upwards.