PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/FRENCH)

Toronto Co; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Toronto Co is seeking a dedicated Public Health Nurse fluent in English and French to provide health services to the community. This role involves assessments, delivering programs, and collaborating with agencies, aimed at promoting health and well-being in diverse populations. Ideal candidates will possess a nursing degree and public health experience, making substantial impacts by fostering community partnerships. Competitive salary and on-site work ensure a rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Valid license from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Experience in public health or community nursing is a must.

Responsibilities

• Deliver public health nursing services to communities and schools.
• Conduct health assessments and create intervention plans.
• Collaborate with community health agencies and professionals.

Skills

Fluency in French

Public Health Nursing

Interpersonal Skills

Consultation Skills

Community Engagement

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Job description

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/FRENCH)

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/FRENCH)

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• Division & Section: Public Health, Community Health & Wellbeing
• Work Location: TORONTO PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE,1530 Markham Road, 850 Coxwell Avenue
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent Vacancies
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $46.34 - $50.68
• Shift Information: On-Site Only; MON-FRI 7 HRS/DAY 35 HRS/WK
• Affiliation: L79 Full-time
• Number of Positions Open: 2
• Posting Period: 20-May-2025 to 3-Jun-2025
  
  

• Job ID: 52300
• Job Category: Health Services
• Division & Section: Public Health, Community Health & Wellbeing
• Work Location: TORONTO PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE,1530 Markham Road, 850 Coxwell Avenue
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent Vacancies
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $46.34 - $50.68
• Shift Information: On-Site Only; MON-FRI 7 HRS/DAY 35 HRS/WK
• Affiliation: L79 Full-time
• Number of Positions Open: 2
• Posting Period: 20-May-2025 to 3-Jun-2025
  
  

Major Responsibilities

Reporting to a manager within Community Health and Well-being, the public health nurse (PHN) will deliver appropriate services in the French language to Toronto families, schools and communities in their assigned program area.

• Provides public health nursing service for individuals, families, groups, schools and 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
• 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
• Delivers appropriate interventions from a health promotion and behaviour change perspective, based on the health needs assessment conducted for the individual/family/school/community
• Maintains service delivery records and other necessary documentation according to the policies and procedures of TPH as well as the Standards of Practice set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Collaborates and consults with community groups, coalitions and agencies such as schools, community centres, or workplaces and EarlyON Child and Family Centres to assess health needs, and in partnership with the community group or agency plans/delivers and assists in evaluation of TPH programs and services
• Facilitates community partnerships, and liaises with other professionals, including other TPH program staff, school /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
• Represents TPH on assigned community networks and committees
• Mentors and provides training, guidance and support internally to staff and externally to school staff/parents, students and peers
• Prepares, submits and presents activity reports, data and other reports, e.g., such as documentation, time and activity data collection. Contributes to reports needed for external funding sources for managerial approval
• Presents and participates in professional conferences and workshops. Makes presentations to other health professionals/colleagues
• Participates in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, operational plans, work plans and updated resources pertinent to the assigned program area
• Participates in the planning, development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs, resources, and special projects as assigned, either independently or with a project team in the community
• Participates in the co-ordination of projects as determined by program specific operational plans
  
  

Key Qualifications

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• A Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a recognized university and a valid license from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience in public health nursing or community nursing and in providing health promotion services to individuals, families, schools, groups and/or communities.
• Experience in working with priority populations and ability to create safe and inclusive environments when working with diverse populations.
• Written and verbal fluency in French at a professional level.
• Possession of a valid Class "G" Ontario Driver's License and access to a vehicle.
  
  

You Must Also Have

• Knowledge of population health approaches, client engagement principles and health promotion theory.
• Excellent bilingual oral and written communication skills and ability to review and translate program materials.
• Excellent assessment, consultation, counselling skills and group facilitation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain good public relations.
• Ability to work using anti-oppressive practices and harm reduction approaches.
• Ability to provide services appropriate to clients and communities with diverse cultures, health beliefs and practices.
• Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams/groups and in community partnerships/networks.
• Ability to work flexible hours - overtime, shift work including evenings and weekends may be required.
• Ability to travel within city, to schools, community sites and individual family homes.
  
  

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Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

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