Public Health Nurse
2 weeks ago
Reporting to the Supervisor, Vaccination Services, within the Immunization Services Division, the Public Health Nurse will be part of a team responsible for the delivery of immunization clinics, and other activities to support administration of publicly funded vaccines (including COVID-19 vaccine). The Public Health Nurse will also provide support for the Immunization Services intake line and activities related to enforcement of the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA).
Duties & Responsibilities
Works in a specialized program to provide clinical assessment, counseling, health education, and administration of publicly funded vaccines to various age groups. Plans, organizes, and operationalizes immunization service delivery in school and community-based clinics. Delivers clinical services in a way that ensures quality and safety for clients, staff, and stakeholders (includes adherence to program policies, procedures, and protocols). Responds to adverse events following immunization and provides appropriate nursing assessment and interventions. Supports and participates in the set-up of immunization clinics and management of safe clinic flow. Utilizes an electronic databases and applications (Panorama, m-IMMS, COVaxON, Siebel) as part of vaccine record assessment, to record vaccine administration, and to document the provision of immunization services (providing health education, consultation, and response to stakeholders). Plans and delivers programming and activities related to enforcement of the ISPA. Develops, reviews, and implements program-level policies, procedures, medical directives, and job aides. Participates in project and program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation. Develops, reviews, and implements immunization-related educational initiatives and resources for physicians, school boards, other organizations, and the community at large.Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborates with community stakeholders to raise awareness about the importance of immunization. Uses standards of promoting health, building individual/community capacity, building relationships, facilitating access and equity, and professional responsibility and accountability. Models and upholds professional practice standards and best practices for Registered Nurses in Ontario. Provides education, support, and excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders regarding appropriate vaccine storage and handling and cold chain maintenance. Assists with the collection and reporting of program statistics and data. Participates in activities related to the management of emergencies of public health importance including, but not limited to the management of outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. Perform other duties, as assigned.Skills & Qualifications
Essential
Bachelor of Science in Nursing and current General Class Registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario. Recent experience in the delivery of clinical services, including community and school-based immunization campaigns and programs. Recent experience in providing health education about, and administration of, school-based vaccines (Hep B, HPV, and Meningococcal vaccines), ISPA-required vaccines, or COVID-19 vaccines, as well as extensive experience in reviewing/assessing immunization records in Panorama, COVaxON. Knowledge of the current Ontario Publicly Funded Immunization Schedule. Knowledge and demonstrated skill in the areas of clinical practice, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Broad knowledge and experience in health promotion strategies, project management, evaluation, healthy public policy, and community development in a public health or community health setting. Ability to build stakeholder relationships and provide consultation specific to vaccination services. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and strong computer skills. Strong customer service and de-escalation skills. Current CPR certification.Preferred
Recent experience in counseling, educating, program planning, and project management. Thorough knowledge related to the provision of immunization services in various settings including schools and the community. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and other databases and software.Working/ Employment Conditions
Working Conditions
Flexibility to work outside of core business hours including evenings, weekends and holidays is required. Travel will be required, incumbent must provide their own transportation. The incumbent is encouraged to provide a current complete record of immunization according to the Ontario provincial immunization schedule.Employment Conditions
The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on condition that the Regional Municipality of Halton receives a current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening by the first day of employment.-
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