Location: Eastern Zone, Antigonish Public Health Office

Department: PH HP Communicable Disease Prevention EZ

Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Union: NSGEU Nursing Position

Posting Closing Date: 12-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Protection Manager, the Public Health Nurse (PHN) is an essential member of an inter-disciplinary, cooperative Public Health team responsible for the delivery of programs and services according to NS Public Health Standards and Protocols. The PHN will work as part of a health protection team and in collaboration with external and internal partners as appropriate to ensure communicable disease prevention and control programs and services are planned and implemented to address local population health needs. The PHN provides leadership and expertise in communicable disease prevention and control to perform their duties in case management, outbreak prevention and management, immunization program implementation, emergency preparedness and environmental health and they ensure all notifiable diseases are followed up in accordance with legislation and protocols.

They will also work with partnership/community engagement as well as in prevention and promoting health.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

- Bachelor in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR)
- Minimum one (1) year nursing experience in Public Health or Community Health required




- Certificate in Public Health Nursing an asset
- Two (2) years’ experience preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of: the health status of populations; inequities in health; the social and ecological determinants of health and illness; social justice; and health emergency preparedness and disaster response
- Nova Scotia Public Health Immunization Certification
- Understanding and knowledge of the Health Protection Act and other relevant Regulations, Legislation and Acts
- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable Public Health Standards and Protocols , including the Communicable Disease Prevention, Management and Response Protocol
- Critical thinking skills, including clinical judgment, problem solving skills and strong decision making abilities
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

- Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
- Approximately 14 months

Compensation and Benefits

$44.44 - $55.20 Hourly

$57.13 with 25 years' experience

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental,



travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

📌 Public Health Nurse - Health Protection (Antigonish)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Antigonish