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.

Benefits
Employee and Family Assistance Program
OMERS Defined Advantage 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 recent 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

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;
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