Public Health Nurse (PHN/RN)

MTW Employment Services; Greenstone; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Geraldton, Ontario, is seeking two Public Health Nurses for part-time contracts from December 2025 to November 2026. Responsibilities include assessing and evaluating public health programs, providing health education, and acting as a consultant to community groups. A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and a current Certificate of Competence are required. The role offers competitive hourly pay and a supportive work environment focused on community health and development.

Benefits

Premium defined benefit pension plan

Wellness program

Development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses in Ontario.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing with community health focus required.
• Proficiency in computer skills and interpersonal communication needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate nursing programs based on public health practices.
• Act as a consultant to community groups and professionals.
• Provide health education and advocate for public health policies.

Skills

Community health nursing

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

French proficiency

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Current CPR Certificate

Tools

Word processing software

Job description

Company Thunder Bay District Health Unit Location Geraldton, ON Duration 2 X 0.5 FTE Part-Time Contract: Dec 2025 - Nov 2, 2026 Salary $36.55-CA$50.32 per hour Closing Date December 31, 2025 12:00 am

Public Health Nurse (PHN/RN) – (2 X 0.5 FTE Part-Time Contract: Dec 2025 – Nov 2, 2026)

Location: 510 Hogarth Ave W, Geraldton, ON
Company: Thunder Bay District Health Unit
Pay: CA$36.55-CA$50.32 per hour

Job description

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is seeking two (2) Public Health Nurse (PHN)/ Registered Nurse (RN) (0.5 FTE Part-Time contract: December 2025 – November 2, 2026) in our Geraldton Office. Reporting to the Manager, Oral Health and District Offices, the Public Health Nurse is responsible for providing public health programs and services on health protection, promotion and maintenance, disease and injury prevention and community participation and development. Public Health Nursing practice is based on the model of primary health prevention and is population focused. Occasional travel within the District is required.

We Provide

• Premium defined benefit pension plan – matching contribution by employer
• A wellness program
• Development and training opportunities

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit offers a professional work environment that fosters best practices and innovative ideas. TBDHU is committed to providing staff with a healthy workplace, development opportunities, flexible work hours, family friendly policies in an open-minded, caring, supportive setting that plays a role in employee retention.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing programs and community-wide based initiatives using the current knowledge of practices and trends related to the field of public health.
2. Acts as a Public Health Nursing consultant to other professionals and community groups.
3. Acts as a resource person to communities, groups, individuals and peers.
4. Provides health education, counseling, support and advocates for healthy public policy and legislation while working within the policies of the program and those of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit.
5. Establishes effective working relations with peers, appropriate professional agencies and community groups.
6. Participates on interagency committees/community coalitions as appropriate.
7. Facilitates community development and community mobilization.
8. Identifies local health issues, needs and participates in population-needs-based health planning and evaluation.
9. Initiates and collaborates on research opportunities and integrates research findings into Public Health Nursing practice.
10. Identifies funding opportunities and assists in the development of proposals, including public awareness/social marketing campaigns.
11. Functions as a preceptor to students assigned for fieldwork practice and/or observation.
12. Contributes to the development and the implementation of the Nursing Department Strategic Plan and annual program operational plan.
13. Maintains competence relevant to current practice and trends in the field of public health by participating in continuing education opportunities.
14. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses in Ontario.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an approved University with identifiable community health nursing content.
• Current CPR Certificate.
• Proficiency in computer and word processing skills.
• Good inter-personal and communication skills.
• Advanced oral and written proficiency in French may be required in designated job postings.
• Required to provide the use of an automobile as per signed employment agreement.
• May be required to work irregular hours.
• May be expected to periodically travel in the district.
• Valid Ontario driver's license.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Follows all policies and procedures to ensure personal safety and safety of others.
• Reports any equipment or safety problems to supervisor.

Please include a cover letter and resume in your application package. PDF format is preferred but not required. Please quote competition #ON-25-20 in your application. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.