Public Health Nurse

Posting #372025

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE-SUBSTANCE USE TEAM

TEMPORARY, PART-TIME- DUNNVILLE

(12 MONTH-JOB SHARE, 0.5 FTE)

HALDIMAND-NORFOLK

At Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH), our greatest asset is our team. We are dedicated to promoting and protecting the health and well-being of communities within the County of Brant, City of Brantford, Haldimand County, and Norfolk County. Our work is guided by the Health Protection and Promotion Act and the Ontario Public Health Standards, ensuring that our programs and services meet the highest standards of public health practice.

As a trusted leader in our community, we are committed to fostering healthy communities through prevention, education, and health promotion, while working in collaboration with local partners to address the unique needs of our diverse populations. Join us at Grand Erie Public Health and become a valuable member of our dedicated team working towards our commitment to fostering a healthier future for our communities.

About the position: The Public Health Nurse will be responsible for the provision of nursing interventions which promote and preserve the health of communities, families and individuals across the lifespan; functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs and services; uses principles of community development to identify health issues, advocates for policy change; applies innovative health promotion strategies to facilitate healthy living in the community. Working in Substance Use programming the Public Health Nurse will be working within harm reduction equipment provisions, completing anti-stigma work and working with people with lived/living experience.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Baccalaureate Degree in nursing including preparation in Public Health
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Current Certificate of CPR
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in nursing is preferred
• Experience in community-based service delivery
• Self-starter demonstrating initiative and with the ability to take appropriate action/direction
• Demonstrated knowledge and decision-making skills in health assessment, knowledge and understanding of the core functions and approaches of public health practice, strong project management skills
• Being current, comfortable and competent in giving injections intramuscularly, and subcutaneously, to individuals of all ages, in multiple settings (e.g. clinic, school, community center etc.) is an asset.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Comfortable with the use of technology and databases, including Panorama, is preferred
• Proficient oral and written communication skills required
• Be proactive in adhering to Health and Safety practices
• Ability to provide non-judgmental and inclusive service to all clients
• Travel between multiple sites may be required.
• A valid Ontario driver's license, with valid insurance and reliable vehicle access
• Required to provide proof of immunization records including the full series of the COVID-19 vaccination.

Terms and conditions of employment in accordance with the ONA Haldimand-Norfolk Nurses' Collective Agreement.

Hourly wage range: $33.83/hour – $52.23/hour, 35 hours in a two-week period. Opportunity to opt-in to OMERS pension program.

Please apply with your confidential cover letter and resume quoting Posting #372025 by October 15, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of this competition only and is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act.

Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.