812 - EHIDCS - Sexual Health - Public Health Nurse Casual

Middlesex-London Health Unit; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established health unit is seeking a dedicated Casual Public Health Nurse to join the Sexual Health team. This role involves providing direct client care, coordinating complex health needs, and promoting sexual health services. You'll work in a supportive environment, building trusting relationships with clients while addressing sensitive health issues. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to community health. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in public health and support diverse populations in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited nursing program required.
• Current certificate of competence from the Ontario College of Nurses.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care including assessment, treatment, and education.
• Coordinate care for individuals and families with complex needs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Documentation Proficiency

Harm Reduction Knowledge

Conflict Resolution Skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BScN)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records Software

Job description

812 - EHIDCS - Sexual Health - Public Health Nurse Casual

355 Wellington St, London, ON N6A, Canada Req #643

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Public Health Nurse (1 Casual position)

The Middlesex-London Health Unit has an exciting vacancy for a Casual Public Health Nurse to work on the Sexual Health team in the Environmental Health, Infectious Diseases & Clinical Services (EHIDCS) division at our Citi Plaza location, London Ontario.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct client care, including nursing assessment, treatment, education, counselling, consultation, referral, and advocacy.
• Coordinate care for individuals and families with complex needs, and for priority populations.
• Use a variety of health communication, education, and skill-building strategies to enhance access to sexual health services and promote optimal sexual health.
• Work under medical directives.
• Work in nurse-led clinics providing sexual health clinical services.
• Build trusting nurse-client therapeutic relationships and create a safe space for clients to share personal and sensitive information.
• Support clients with more complex care needs in STI Clinic.
• Manage multiple complex sexual health issues over phone lines.
• Provide programs and services aimed at reducing sexually transmitted infections, unplanned pregnancies, substance abuse, and sexual assaults.
• Conduct case and contact management for STBBIs.
• Provide sexual health promotion presentations and education at health fairs.
• Provide harm reduction materials and health teaching, birth control and STI education, and connect clients to community services.
• Provide coverage in the Needle Syringe Program.
• Maintain related records, documentation, and statistics.
• Prepare reports as required, using electronic medical records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited nursing program (BScN).
• Current certificate of competence from the Ontario College of Nurses (CNO).
• Excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication & presentation skills.
• Proficient in documentation, Microsoft Office, & Electronic Medical Records software.
• Flexible work hours, including Monday and Wednesday evenings from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
• Knowledge and experience in population health promotion, working with community partners, developing sexual health campaigns, and using social media.
• Experience and knowledge in harm reduction, sexual health, STIs, and birth control from clinical and health promotion perspectives are strongly preferred.
• Experience working with marginalized/vulnerable clients engaged in at-risk behaviors and in diverse populations is an asset.
• Effective communication skills with clients, families, healthcare staff, and community partners.
• De-escalation and conflict resolution skills, motivational interviewing, and phlebotomy skills are assets.
• Experience in a sexual health clinical setting is preferred.
• Ability to communicate in French and/or other languages is highly desirable.

The hourly rate ranges from $38.41 to $51.39, depending on qualifications and experience.

To apply, visit www.healthunit.com, select “Apply Now,” and submit a resume and cover letter as a single document by May 18, 2025.

Note: New applicants need to create an account to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.

The Middlesex-London Health Unit is committed to equity in employment and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. Self-identification in your cover letter is voluntary and confidential. For more information about our programs and services, visit www.healthunit.com.