Public Health Nurse 2026-40

NWHU; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental benefits

Life insurance, LTD

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

CCPN eligible position

Job summary

Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is seeking a Public Health Nurse to support the Vaccine Preventable Disease team and various Public Health programs in Ontario. The role involves working with local and regional teams to plan, implement, and evaluate health initiatives in collaboration with community partners.

The successful candidate will require current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, a BScN, CPR cert, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing or eligible to register in Ontario.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BScN) required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of adult and child education, social determinants of health, and population health promotion is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Vaccine Preventable Disease team and Public Health programs.
• Collaborate with community members and partners to plan, implement, and evaluate Public Health programs.
• Contribute to the Northwestern Health Unit’s strategic plan as a team member.

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, BScN

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing, or eligible to register within the province

Job description

• Salary: $41.18- $58.21 per hour, in accordance with Ontario Nurses' Association Contract (ONA)
• Position Summary:

  The successful candidate will support the Vaccine Preventable Disease team and 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:

  • 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
  • Travel required with position
• Other:
  • This position is an existing vacancy
  • All new Northwestern Health Unit employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of hire, unless medically exempt or otherwise exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code
  • Access to transportation. Mileage allowance provided
  • A successful candidate must provide a clear Criminal Reference Check prior to the start of work. If the position involves working with vulnerable persons, the successful candidate must provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check prior to the start of work
  • NWHU does not use artificial intelligence tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position
  • We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted
• Deadline for Applications: Accepting applications until filled
• Accessibility Statement:

  We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process we will work with you to meet your needs; contact [e-mail] .