Registered Nurse, Emergency FT 2026-6767

Health Careers Canada; Brantford; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension plan

Job summary

Grand Erie Public Health is seeking a Public Health Nurse for a temporary full-time role in Brantford. You will deliver nursing interventions to promote community health and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate programs across the lifespan.

Requires a BScN with public health prep, current Ontario nursing registration, and community-based experience; valid driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• BScN with preparation in public health nursing required.
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses (OCN).
• Experience in community-based service delivery.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable vehicle access are assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing interventions to promote and preserve community health.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to plan, develop, implement and evaluate programs.
• Apply health promotion strategies and advocate for policy change.
• Deliver services across the lifespan with non-judgmental and inclusive care.

Skills

Public health nursing

Community-based service delivery

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Project management

Injections administration

Education

BScN including public health preparation

Masters level education (asset)

Job description

(Current Vacancy)

At Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH), our people are our greatest strength. As one of Ontario’s public health units, we are determined defenders of community health. Our public health focus on prevention, protection, and promotion contributes to healthier outcomes across Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk.

Posting #262026

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

TEMPORARY, FULL-TIME

BRANT-BRANTFORD

(Up to 6-month Contract)

(Current Vacancy)

At Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH), our people are our greatest strength. As one of Ontario’s public health units, we are determined defenders of community health. Our public health focus on prevention, protection, and promotion contributes to healthier outcomes across Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk.

We are unshakeable in our commitment to being a trusted and authentic source of public health knowledge, guided by the Health Protection and Promotion Act and the Ontario Public Health Standards. We safeguard the well-being of everyone – no matter who they are or where they come from.

About the position:

The Public Health Nurse will be responsible for the provision of nursing interventions which promote and preserve the health of communities, families and individuals across the lifespan; functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs and services; uses principles of community development to identify health issues, advocates for policy change; applies innovative health promotion strategies to facilitate healthy living in the community.

Qualifications And Competencies

• BScN including preparation in public health nursing
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Experience in community-based service delivery
• Self-starter demonstrating initiative and with the ability to take appropriate action/direction
• Demonstrated knowledge and decision-making skills in health assessment, knowledge and understanding of the core functions and approaches of public health practice, strong project management skills.
• Experience in giving injections intramuscularly, and subcutaneously, to individuals of all ages is an asset.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Ability to provide non-judgmental and inclusive service to all clients
• Masters level education is considered an asset
• A valid Ontario driver’s license, with valid insurance and reliable vehicle access
• Valid immunization status, in accordance with organizational requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage range: $48.09-55.88/hour, 70 hours in a two-week period.
• Benefits: Option to opt-in to the OMERS pension plan.

Contract Term:

This is a temporary full‑time position beginning on the successful candidate’s start date and continuing until March 26, 2027. The exact length of the contract will vary depending on the start date (up to 6 months).

Terms Of Employment

Employment conditions in accordance with the ONA Brantford Nurses’ Collective Agreement.

For more information about Grand Erie Public Health, please visit: https://geph.ca/

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of this competition only and is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act.

Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.

As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening and assessing applicants. These tools are designed to support our recruitment process but do not make final hiring decisions. All interview and hiring decisions are made by human resources and hiring managers.