836 - FCH - Social Marketing & Health System Partnerships - Public Health Nurse

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

Job summary

An innovative health unit is seeking a part-time Public Health Nurse to enhance community health through strategic marketing and partnerships. This role involves developing evidence-based health communication strategies and collaborating with various stakeholders to promote health equity. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a nursing degree, and a passion for community health. Join a dedicated team focused on making a meaningful impact in the community, where your contributions will help shape public health initiatives and improve the lives of individuals and populations.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing required.
• Current Ontario College of Nurses certificate needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health communication interventions.
• Collaborate with public health units and healthcare providers.
• Support policy development for public health issues.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Health Promotion Strategies

Project Coordination

Documentation Skills

Diversity and Inclusion Awareness

Language Skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BScN)

Certificate of Competence from Ontario College of Nurses

Tools

MS Office

Database Software

Job description

836 - FCH - Social Marketing & Health System Partnerships - Public Health Nurse

355 Wellington St, London, ON N6A, Canada Req #641

Public Health Nurse (One Part -time position)

The Middlesex-London Health Unit has an exciting vacancy for a Part -time Public Health Nurse to work on the Social Marketing and Health System Partnerships team in the Family and Community Health division at our Citi Plaza location, London Ontario.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : Under the direction of the Manager, Social Marketing and Health System Partnerships, the successful candidate will:

• Utilize evidence-informed practice in the development and implementation of communication and social marketing interventions for prioritized program areas, including, but not limited to the Tobacco and Vapour Product program and the Community Based Immunization Outreach program;
• Work collaboratively with other Teams in the Health Unit, with other public health units, healthcare providers, childcare and early years professionals, and other non-governmental organizations to gather and use target population insights to develop communication and public education materials that increase knowledge and change attitudes, beliefs, and practices in order to prevent disease and to promote and protect the health of individuals and populations;
• Support and contribute to the identification and development of policy options for public health issues, the provision of evidence-based feedback on health impacts of policies, and the provision of technical assistance to develop or change laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies, primarily at the regional, provincial, or federal levels;
• Develop and maintain partnerships within the health system, sharing information, coordinating activities, and sharing/mobilizing resources to work towards a common goal;
• Use group facilitation skills and complete team and organization-level tools and reporting templates to plan, implement, evaluate and document assigned work, including but not limited to operational plan templates, and evidence summaries.
• Function within the mission, philosophy & policies of the Middlesex-London Health Unit; and,
• 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);
• Valid Ontario Driver’s license and own transportation;
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
• Ability to synthesize complex information from multiple sources and the application to the development of health promotion strategies;
• Demonstrated experience in planning population health promotion strategies, health communication, and working in multi-sector community collaborations;
• Excellent project coordination and organizational skills;
• Basic computer skills in the areas of documentation, MS Office & database software;
• Skills, knowledge, and experience working with an increasingly diverse population, and an understanding of health equity, diversity, and inclusion; and,
• The ability to communicate (oral and written) in other language(s) is highly desirable.

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $38.41 to $51.39 based on qualifications and experience.

To apply to this position, please go to www.healthunit.com and select “Apply Now” and submit a resume and cover letter as a single document by May 20, 2025.

Please note: new applicants will need to create an online account to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at the Middlesex-London Health Unit; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Middlesex-London Health Unit is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from equity seeking communities including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. Candidates are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their cover letter, in a transparent manner, as part of the application process. When a candidate voluntarily discloses such information in their application, the information will be kept confidential. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking community will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

Please see www.healthunit.com for further information about our programs and services. To apply to this position, please submit all applications electronically via our Career Opportunities page.

• 355 Wellington St, London, ON N6A, Canada