Salary: $41.18- $58.21 per hour, in accordance with Ontario Nurses' Association Contract (ONA)
Position Summary: The successful candidate will support the Vaccine Preventable Disease team and 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:
Health and Dental benefits
Life insurance, LTD coverage
Employee and Family Assistance Program
OMERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Starting 4 weeks vacation per year
13 paid Statutory Holidays per year
Personal and family sick leave coverage
CCPN eligible position

Qualifications: Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in valuable 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
Travel required with position

Other: This position is an existing vacancy
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
A successful candidate must provide a clear Criminal Reference Check prior to the start of work. If the position involves working with vulnerable persons, the successful candidate must provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check prior to the start of work
NWHU does not use artificial intelligence tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position

Deadline for Applications: 2026-10-08
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 [email protected] .

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📌 Public Health Nurse 2026-40 (Ontario)
🏢 NWHU
📍 Ontario