Public Health Nurse 2026-16

Start Date: To Be Determined

Terms: Permanent Part-Time, 0.5 FTE; 17.5 hrs per week, ONA

Salary: $40.18- 56.79 per hour, in accordance with Ontario Nurses’ Association Contract (ONA)

Position Summary: The successful candidate will support various Public Health programs that protect and promote health.  As a local and regional team member contributing to the successful implementation of NWHU’s strategic plan.  The Public Health Nurse works within a team(s) to provide services and collaborate with community members and within community partners for planning, implementing, and evaluating Public Health programs.

This role would provide the following benefits:

·         Employee and Family Assistance Program

·         OMERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan

·         13 paid Statutory Holidays per year

·         Personal and family sick leave coverage

Qualifications:

· Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing, or eligible to register within the province

· Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, BScN

· Current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to work as part of an interdisciplinary team

· Knowledge of, and/or experience with, principles of adult and child education, social determinants of health, and population health promotion an asset

· International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant would be an asset

· Travel required with position

Deadline for Applications: Accepting Applications Until Filled

Other:

• All new Northwestern Health Unit employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of hire, unless medically exempt or otherwise exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code
• Access to transportation. Mileage allowance provided.
• Successful candidate requires a clear Criminal Reference Check prior to start of work
• As part of the application process, along with your resume, please complete and submit the NWHU Application Form; please include the Job Posting number as part of your submission
• We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted
• Deadline for Applications: Accepting Applications Until Filled

Accessibility Statement:

We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process we will work with you to meet your needs; contact careers@nwhu.on.ca.