59832- PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE- 59832

City of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal health department in Toronto is seeking a Public Health Nurse to manage communicable disease cases, ensure compliance with health regulations, and collaborate with community entities. The ideal candidate will hold a nursing degree and have experience in outbreak management and health education. This position includes flexible work hours and direct client care in various settings.

Qualifications

• Valid license from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience in outbreak management and infection prevention.
• Experience with basic communicable disease epidemiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide public health nursing service according to policies.
• Collaborate with community groups and agencies.
• Review incoming lab slips and provide assessments.

Skills

Community development/mobilization

Health promotion strategies

Excellent facilitation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Tools

iPHIS or comparable database

Job description

Job Category:

Division & Section: Public Health, Health Protection

Work Location: 160 Borough Drive, 399 The West Mall, and 55 John Street Toronto Ontario (Hybrid)

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary Approximately 6-month vacancies

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $46.34 – $50.68, TF0177, Wage Grade 13 (salary step determined based on relevant experience)

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 7 hours a day, 35 hours a week

Affiliation: L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 15

Posting Period: 21-Nov-2025 to 28-Nov-2025

Reports to Manager, Control of Infectious Diseases/Infection Control and is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA), and related protocols and regulations through the investigation of communicable disease cases and outbreaks and the audit of specific premises to ensure infection control standards implemented.

• Provides public health nursing service for individuals, families, groups and the community according to the program specific policies and procedures and program and operational plans of Toronto Public Health(TPH), the Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice and the standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Carries out work in various settings, such as in health care, schools/daycares, workplaces, and TPH as required
• Makes initial service response assessment; provides health information, education and counselling to the facility
• Maintains individual/family/group/client/l/facility records and necessary documentation according to the policies and procedures of TPH as well as the Standards of Practice set out by the College of Nurses
• Collaborates and consults with community groups, coalitions and agencies, health professionals and in partnership with the community groups to identify health needs, plan/deliver and assist in the implementation of TPH program and services
• Represents TPH on assigned community networks and committees and facilitates community partnerships, and liaises with community agencies, groups or organizations to address community health issues and access to TPH program and services
• Provides consultation on policy development and implementation based on appropriate legislation and best practices
• Mentors, and provides orientation and training to new staff, community professionals, students and peers
• Prepares, submits and presents activity reports, data and other reports, e.g., such as documentation, time and activity data collection, funding applications, professional reports (journal articles, conference
  abstracts), requests for proposal for managerial approval
• Participates in the generation of Ministry of Health reports, requests for proposals, contracts, sole sourceletters, and quotes for managerial approval
• Contributes to reports needed for external funding sources for managerial approval Participates in tracking and processing budget, honoraria, cash advances and pettycash
• Collaborates and liaises with other professionals, community agency staff and City of Toronto staff to identify health needs and participates in the development of community partnerships and action plans to meet those needs
• Appears and gives evidence in court and inquests when subpoenaed in consultation with management and legal services
• Presents and participates in professional conferences and workshops. Makes presentations to other health professionals/colleagues
• Participates in the development of policy, procedures and protocols and updates resources for managerial approval
• Participates in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation/research of public health programs and initiatives. This includes advocacy for healthy public policy, social marketing campaigns, community mobilization, health education and skill building
• Participates in the divisional planning process including the development of work plans based on operational program plans and the co-ordination of projects as determined by program specific operational plans
• Provides direct care to clients in clinical settings. Provides clinical services under medical directives in certain situations and provides immediate care/action in emergency situations.
• Performs venipuncture, orders laboratory tests, provides prescription for and/or dispenses medications as per clinic policies and procedures.
• Reviews laboratory results and follows up as per clinic policies and procedures
• Reviews incoming lab slips reporting communicable diseases, provides assessment, counselling, education and referral to people diagnosed with a communicable disease/completes partner notification
• Collects appropriate clinical specimens for cases and contacts, and forwards them to laboratory for analysis. Reviews results and initiates further action as necessary.
• Investigates complaints related to infection prevention and control (IPAC) concerns and communicable disease cases and outbreaks in hospitals, long term care facilities, shelters, day nurseries, health care professional settings, and other community settings as appropriate.
• Inspects licensed premises, other facilities and premises for compliance with relevant Municipal, Provincial and Federal legislation.
• Identifies hazards, interprets the legislative requirements and develops a course of action with the client. In consultation with clients, establishes priorities, monitors progress and provides additional assistance as necessary to ensure compliance
• Participates in surveillance to determine possible causes of outbreaks at the area level and liaises with institution to ensure proper outbreak management practices
• Supports TPH response to emergencies requiring public health assistance

Key Qualifications

1. A Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a recognized university and a valid license from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
2. Experience in outbreak management, infection prevention and control in a clinical or community setting
3. Experience in health education and outbreak management of several diseases of public health significance; implementing workshops/training
4. Experience with basic communicable disease epidemiology
5. Experience with iPHIS or comparable database
6. Possession of a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and access to a vehicle

You must also have:

• Ability in community development/mobilization and health promotion strategies
• Ability to provide services appropriate to clients and communities with diverse cultures, health beliefs and practices
• Ability to work flexible hours – overtime, shift work including evenings and weekends may be required.
• Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams/groups and in community partnerships/networks
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain good public relations

Please Note:

• Prior to employment, successful new hires will be required to complete a questionnaire to determine their placement on the wage scale.

How to Apply

CARE members of the STARS or PASS Program should speak with their Case Manager before applying for this position