Public Health Nurse

4 weeks ago

Fergus, Canada Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Full time

Position Summary:

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is a community-centered agency dedicated to preventing disease, promoting the well-being of individuals, and protecting the health of the residents of Wellington County, Dufferin County, and the City of Guelph. Our team works to achieve this each and every day by offering evidence-based health information, programs, and services. Our vision is that everyone has the opportunity for health and well-being.

Joining our team will involve working with passionate people and performing meaningful work that will support a healthier community for over 290,000 area residents. We believe it’s important to promote health in our own workplace, because in order to be our best, we have to feel our best. At Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health our goal is to help maintain not only the physical, but the emotional, financial, and social health and well-being of our team. Our employees enjoy a competitive compensation package, professional training and development opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance.

We offer a competitive compensation package including:
• Optional defined benefit OMERS Pension Plan with 100% employer matching;
• EFAP wellness program for individuals and family;
• Employer paid parking;
• 35-hour work week;
• Many opportunities for growth and development.

The Public Health Nurse is responsible for the provision of nursing interventions that promote and preserve the health of communities, families, and individuals across the lifespan. The Public Health Nurse functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services provided by the Agency. The Public Health Nurse exercises independent judgment, strong critical thinking skills, and decision-making in the context of the position while prioritizing and expediting service delivery. This position could be assigned to any of the following programs: Clinical Services, Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD), Healthy Babies Healthy Children, Infectious Diseases, Infection Prevention and Control, School Health, or Client and Community Support. Depending on program assignment, the Public Health Nurse will be required to provide on-call, after-hours services.

The Public Health Nurse will be involved in the provision of Community Health/Health Protection programs to clients and community partners across Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph, including:
• TB Skin Tests and TB active surveillance;
• Sexual health supports;
• Harm reduction and needle exchange programs;
• Case management and contact tracing for diseases of Public Health Significance;
• Record assessment and immunization provision across a variety of settings;
• Vaccine storage and handling;
• Home visiting program for prenatal to early childhood;
• Mandatory Blood Testing Act and Designated Officer Program;
• Inspections, education, and training related to Infection Prevention and Control in health care facilities, personal service settings, and childcare settings;
• Support and education to community members, clients, and partners regarding all topics of public health concern.

Hours of Work:

• Regular office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
• May include evening or weekend work.
• Flexible working hours are required, as per the Collective Agreement.
• Depending on assignment, will be required to provide on-call, after-hours services.

**Please note: This position requires regular in-person work in an office or the community and may require work across multiple locations in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph. A hybrid work environment may be possible at times dependent upon program requirements and community needs.

Position Effective:

June 24, 2024

Requirements:

• 4-year undergraduate degree;
• Nursing Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario;
• 1 to 2 years practical work experience in nursing;
• Demonstrates core competencies for public health practice;
• Knowledge and experience in case and contact follow-up and public health management of infectious diseases and diseases of public health significance;
• Knowledge of the Ontario Public Health Standards, including relevant Protocols and Guidelines;
• Experience working with at-risk and priority populations, and providing education/support in both 1:1 and group settings;
• Strong skills in client and community assessment and analysis;
• Experience in policy and program planning, implementation, and evaluation;
• Value diversity and inclusiveness;
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills;
• Demonstrated ability to engage community partners and implement health promotion initiatives and/or program changes;
• Knowledge and experience/aptitude for computer systems and various software programs including: Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite; Ministry databases such as Panorama, iPHIS, and HCD-ISCIS considered an asset; and Electronic Medical Records (TELUS Collaborative Health Record preferred).

**** In accordance with the Police Vulnerable Sector Check Policy and Procedure CA.52.01.127 and CA.52.02.127, this position is required to provide and/or obtain a recent satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) at time of hire. ****

Please note: Both internal and external candidates are welcome to apply for this position. Internal applicants may be given preference, as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. If no suitable internal candidate is found, external candidates will also be considered.

We thank all applicants, however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

WDG Public Health is committed to providing accommodation during the recruitment process for people in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require accommodation(s), please advise Human Resources in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. The organization will maintain the confidentiality of information related to an accommodation request and will only disclose this information with the consent of the employee or applicant.

WDG Public Health is an equal opportunity Agency. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used to determine eligibility.

If successful in the hiring process, it is important to understand that you would be an employee of a health care organization that strongly believes in the importance of immunizations as a necessary public health measure to control the spread of infectious diseases. Subject to any duty to accommodate under the Human Rights Code of Ontario, successful applicants will be required to comply with the Agency’s Immunization Policy. This policy is available upon request. Applicants who are unable to be immunized due to a valid medical contraindication must have a Statement of Medical Exemption Form completed by their primary care provider.


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