Public Health Nurse – Vaccine Management, Immunization Services

Region of Peel; Caledon, Mississauga, Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking public health organization dedicated to improving community health through effective vaccination programs. As a Public Health Nurse specializing in vaccine management, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe storage and handling of vaccines across the Peel Region. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals while utilizing your nursing expertise to educate and advocate for best practices. With a hybrid work model and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role not only supports your professional growth but also makes a significant impact on community health outcomes. If you are passionate about public health and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Experience in public health or community health nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vaccine fridge inspections and provide education on safe storage.
• Collaborate with health professionals to ensure vaccine safety.
• Document and report in electronic systems.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution skills

Public speaking

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Tools

Salesforce

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

PublicHealth Nurse – Vaccine Management, Immunization Services

Health Services/Public Health

Status: (1) Contract Full Time - End date January 31, 2026

Work mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode

Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga

Hours of work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, typically 8:30am - 4:30pm

Salary Range: $46.00 to $54.59 per hour per collective agreement

CUPE Local 966 - Health Services

Calling all Public Health Nurses and Baccalaureate prepared Registered Nurses! We are hiring PHNs at Peel!

The Immunization Services Division is a singular, self-sufficient, and integrated vaccination program within Public Health that works collaboratively with internal and external partners to improve protection in Peel against vaccine preventable diseases.

The Immunization Services Division requires a self-directed, flexible, and enthusiastic Public Health Nurse with strong communication, facilitation and nursing assessment and analysis skills to deliver services in accordance with the Ontario Public Health Standards for Vaccine Storage and Handling Protocol.

Team Specific Responsibilities:

• Implement Ministry of Health Vaccine Storage and Handling Protocol and Guidelines
• Conduct vaccine fridge inspections for all fridges that store publicly funded vaccines in primary care offices, pharmacies, long-term care and retirement homes, and any other facility in Peel that store publicly funded vaccines.
• Provide education and teaching on strategies to maintain safe and effective storage and handling of publicly funded vaccines to reduce wastage
• Conduct cold chain incident investigations and follow up with vaccine manufacturers to determine disposition of vaccines exposed to adverse storage conditions
• Provide Intake Line coverage to support vaccine storage, handling, inventory and cold chain incident inquiries and reporting
• Work collaboratively with team members,demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, problem solving, effective communication and continuous quality improvement, to meet the operational needs of the program and clients
• Work collaboratively with other health professionals and agencies (e.g. physicians, localhospitals and community health agencies) to ensure minimal wastage of publicly funded vaccines and adherence to safe practices of storage and handling of vaccines
• Documentation and data entry in electronic documentation systems (e.g., Salesforce) and reporting in Ministry databases (e.g., Panorama)
• Contribute to program planning, evaluation and the development of program innovations and continuous improvement initiatives

Team Specific Requirements:

• Regular travel in the community and facilities across the Region of Peel is required. A G class driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
• Strong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.

What you will do…

• Apply knowledge regarding concepts of population health status, inequities in health, determinants of health, and strategies for health protection and promotion to guide practice
• Utilize research and evidence and apply critical appraisal skills to inform policies, programs and practice
• Provide health information, teaching and counselling to clients
• Use a holistic approach to assess the health status and functional competence of clients with consideration of the impact of the determinants of health
• Identify and analyze how clients' culture, attitudes, beliefs and feelings about health influence interventions
• Establish mutually determined goals with client, including outcome indicators and evaluative measures
• Facilitate client engagement in identifying and defining health issues using community development and community assessment skills
• Participate in the planning, developing, implementation and evaluation of community wide and site-specific public health strategies using Evidence Informed Decision Making (EIDM)
• Advocate for and contribute to the development of healthy public policy
• Collaborate with partners to identify and address public health issues and service gaps in order to achieve improved health outcomes
• Develop, foster and facilitate inter-sectoralpartnerships and networks using team building, negotiation, conflict management and group facilitation
• Demonstrate culturally sensitive approaches and strategies with diverse populations
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Promote awareness of the Region of Peel and Public Health services
• Participate in research, quality assurance initiatives, and mentor-shipopportunities as appropriate
• Adhere to public health and nursing ethical standards and principles
• Fulfill legal and professional obligations and responsibilities in accordance with relevant legislation and departmental policies, procedures and medical directives/acts as an ambassador for the Region of Peel, Public Health Services and Public Health Nursing
• Perform other duties as assigned which support the organizational goals
• Respond to public health emergencies, significant events and incidents as required by the Health Protection and Promotion Act and Emergency Standards

What the role requires:

• A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or equivalent recognized by a Canadian University
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse by the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current CPR certification, Level C or HCP, is a requirement for Public Health Nurses in Family Health
• Experience in public health or community health nursing is preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Relevant computer skills (MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and the ability to work with databases
• Effective public relations, presentation, public speaking, group facilitation and diplomacy skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advocacy, negotiation and conflict management skills
• Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation skills
• Ability to apply appropriate theory and learning principles to practice
• Knowledge of Peel’s diverse community and associated health impacts
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Work Mode & Job Location:Hybrid work mode – primarily working independently in the community, in-office location is 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga*Please note: You will be required to travel to various sites in Peel Region (Mississauga, Brampton & Caledon) for fridge inspections.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.Peel Region offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Our recruitment process will include in person interviews at 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga.

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About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please [e-mail]

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.