PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Toronto seeks a Public Health Nurse to deliver confidential sexual health services at Toronto Public Health Sexual Health Clinics, including STI and HIV testing, birth control counselling, pregnancy testing, vaccination and related services.

The role involves outreach to individuals and communities, use of electronic health records, and collaboration with other health professionals to improve sexual health outcomes.

Qualifications

• ABachelor’s degree in nursing from a recognized university and a valid license from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience in public health nursing preferred, with reproductive health and communicable disease focus.
• Ability to travel between multiple Toronto locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Provides public health nursing service for individuals, families, groups or the community according to program policies and standards.
• Performs outreach and service provision within clinics, shelters, schools, and community locations.
• Uses digital health technologies for documentation and reporting in accordance with policies and privacy rules.
• Counsels, consults and liaises with clients and other health professionals to coordinate care.

Skills

Public health nursing

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Travelability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Registered with College of Nurses of Ontario

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Job ID: 66510
Job Category: Health Services
Division & Section: Public Health, Clinical Services
Work Location: 5110 Yonge St. & 2340 Dundas Street West
Job Type & Duration: Full Time, Permanent
Hourly Rate: $48.15 -$52.66
Shift Information: 35 hours per week, Monday to Sunday (includes evening shifts)
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 5
Posting Period: 30-Sept-26 to 14-Oct-26

Toronto Public Health Sexual Health Clinics provide free and confidential sexual health services including STI and HIV testing, birth control counselling and low-cost birth control, pregnancy testing, counselling & referral and vaccines related to infections potentially caused by sexual transmission.

These services are targeted to individuals and their sexual contacts, regardless of age who experience barriers to accessing effective sexual health services through other service delivery routes.

Major Responsibilities

• Provides public health nursing service for individuals, families, groups or the community according to the program specific policies and procedures and program and operational plans of TPH, the Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice and the standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Provides independent outreach, engagement and service provision within clinics, childcare programs/daycares, shelters, schools, community agencies, workplaces, homes, TPH offices or in various community locations as required.
• Conducts relevant screening and health/ service assessment at the individual/ family/ school/ community level and develops appropriate plans to meet those needs, using a consultative approach. Assesses and makes referrals to other TPH Services, health professionals/ agencies and directs clients to community resources. Liaises with program areas and area office staff to ensure communication of relevant information and issues as per the Ontario Public Health Standards.
• Completes independent home visits, work within the community and/or clinical services. Assesses health status and assists in developing and achieving health goals.
• Use digital health technologies for appropriate documentation in accordance with professional standards, relevant legislation and divisional policies and procedures.
• Uses clinical judgement to assess outputs from artificial intelligence and decision-support tools, according to professional standards, relevant legislation, and TPH policies & procedures.
• Integrates electronic client data and information (accessing, collecting, retrieving and analyzing) into clinical decision making and nursing practice.
• Counsels, consults, collaborates and advocates for clients. Provides appropriate public health services and liaises with and refers to other health professionals and agencies as needed.
• Delivers interventions to individuals and families in hi-risk situations and acts as the service coordinator for these families where applicable. Advises/reports to appropriate authorities (e.g., Children's Aid Society) as required and within the bounds of related legislation.
• Maintains electronic health information system documentation and records (i.e. individual/family/group/client/school/organization) in accordance with divisional policies/procedures and College of Nurses (CNO) standards related to documentation, confidentiality and professional practice and the Personal Health Information Protection Act.
• Collaborates and consults with community groups, coalitions and agencies such as schools, community centers, or workplaces and early years centers to assess health needs, and in partnership with the community group or agency plan/deliver and assist in evaluation of TPH program and services.
• Facilitates community partnerships, and liaises with community agencies, groups or organizations to address community health issues and access to TPH programs and services.
• Provides consultation on policy development and implementation and the on the use of electronic health information systems (i.e. related to program workflows, privacy, security, data quality) based on appropriate legislation, professional standards and best practices.
• Represents TPH on assigned community networks and committees.
• Mentors, and provides orientation, training and guidance to existing and new staff, community professionals, school staff/parents or students/peers.
• Collaborates and liaises with other professionals, community agency staff and City of Toronto staff to identify health needs and participate in the development of community partnerships and action plans to meet those needs.
• 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), and requests for proposals for managerial approval. Participates in the generation of Ministry of Health reports, Requests for Proposals, contracts, sole source letters, and quotes for managerial approval. Contributes to reports needed for external funding sources (e.g. Heart Health) for managerial approval. Participates in tracking and processing budget, honoraria, cash advances, and petty cash.
• 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. Make presentations to other health professionals/colleagues.
• Participates in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and protocols and updates resources relevant to the program area.
• Participates in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation/research of public health and health promotion programs and initiatives, which include 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.
• Reviews program specific community grant applications using specific program-based criteria and assists with selection process.
• Participates in the co-ordination of projects as determined by program specific operational plans.
• Provides direct care to clients in clinical, home and community settings. Provides clinical services under medical directives in certain situations (e.g., immunizations, Tuberculosis skin testing, physical examinations including but not limited to pelvic examination, Pap smear, and sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, sputum collection, treatment based on positive lab result for specific infections/diseases, manages anaphylaxis and provides immediate care/action in emergency situations. Performs venipuncture, orders laboratory tests, provides prescription for and/or dispenses medications as per policies and procedures e.g. STD medications, emergency contraceptive pill, oral contraceptives, TB medications). Reviews laboratory results and follows up as per policies and procedures.
• Reviews incoming lab slips reporting communicable diseases, provide assessment, counselling, education and referral to people diagnosed with a communicable disease/completes partner notification.
• Collects specimens for infectious disease testing as required and orders laboratory tests under medical directive.
• Ensures the collection of appropriate clinical specimens and forwards to laboratory for analysis. Receives, interprets test results and follows up on chest x-ray and CT scan reports, lab test results, prescribed medication and dosage with client and doctor and liaises with other health professionals as necessary. Ensures treatment is adequate for the disease. Ensure compliance with treatment for a reportable disease.
• Identifies tests and provides follow-up of individuals exposed to an infectious disease (i.e. contacts) in all l appropriate settings including high-risk settings.(i.e. shelters, schools, workplaces etc.)
• Attends site visits to institutions (hospitals, long-term care homes, correctional facilities, etc.) for outbreak management meetings, IPAC walk-throughs, etc.
• Supports TPH response to emergencies requiring Public Health assistance.
• Participates in After Hours services, on call as needed to support case contact and outbreak management Manages cases, contacts and outbreaks as per Ontario Public Health Standards (OHPS) and Health Promotion & Protection Act.
• Participates in surveillance to determine possible causes of outbreaks at the area level and liaises with institutions to ensure proper outbreak management practices
• Investigates complaints relating to infection control issues in hospitals, Long term Care Facilities, Day Nurseries, Personal Services Settings and other community settings as appropriate, interprets results of the complaints and takes appropriate action.
• Inspects licensed premises, other facilities and premises for compliance with relevant Municipal, Provincial and Federal legislation e.g. Lodging Homes.

Key Qualifications

• ABachelor’s degree in nursingfrom a recognized university or an equivalent Canadian BScN as per the CNO, and a validlicense from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience in public health nursing, preferred, specializing in reproductive health, communicable disease control (Sexually Transmitted Infections), and sexual health
• Experience in delivering safe, compassionate, and ethical nursing care, utilizing critical thinking for assessment, planning, and evaluation of individuals in diverse settings.
• Experience providing empathetic/ relational care to diverse clients and/or populations including those living with substance use, mental health, and housing challenges.

You must also have

• Ability to travel to and between multiple locations across Toronto including but not limited to North York, Etobicoke, Scarborough etc. within reasonable timeframes, including the secure transport of work-related materials (e.g., vaccines, medical supplies).
• Access to a vehicle and G-class license are an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include overtime, shift work, evenings, and weekends depending on the operational requirement or the nature of the public health emergency.
• Abilityto speak another language will be considered an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain good public relations.
• Ability to work independently in a self-directed manner.
• Knowledge of relevant municipal, provincial, and federal legislation (e.g., infection control, communicable disease reporting, MFIPPA).

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