2025-39 Public Health Nurse

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional public health organization in Sioux Lookout seeks a Public Health Nurse to support health programs. Responsibilities include collaborative planning and program evaluation. Candidates must have a Nursing degree, current registration, and be able to work independently. Benefits include health and dental coverage, 4 weeks vacation, and a pension plan. Salary ranges from $40.18 to $56.79 per hour.

Benefits

Health and Dental benefits

Life insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Paid vacation

Paid Statutory Holidays

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR certification.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Support various Public Health programs.
• Collaborate with community members for health programs.
• Implement and evaluate Public Health programs.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork skills

Knowledge of adult and child education

Population health promotion

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Job description

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.

This role would provide the following benefits:

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 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

Salary:$40.18 – $56.79 per hour, in accordance with the Ontario Nurses’ Association Contract (ONA).

Applications only accepted at: [e-mail]

Applicants must reference posting #2025-39

Applicants who do not receive an auto generated receipt response should contact Human Resources at 807-468-3147 Ext: 301359