Travelling Public Health Nurse (PHN/RN)

MTW Employment Services; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health organization is seeking a Travelling Public Health Nurse for a part-time contract from Dec 2025 to Nov 2026. The position involves delivering vital public health programs while traveling within the Thunder Bay District. Candidates should possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, a valid Ontario driver's license, and strong communication skills. This role offers a hybrid work model and travel support, providing a unique opportunity to serve diverse communities effectively.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Model

Travel and Accommodation Costs covered

Company vehicle provided

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario driver's license required.
• Experience in community health nursing preferred.
• Ability to work irregular hours and travel within the district.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing programs.
• Consult as a Public Health Nursing resource.
• Provide health education and support healthy public policy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

French proficiency

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses in Ontario

Current CPR Certificate

Job description

Company: Thunder Bay District Health Unit
Location: Greenstone, ON
Duration: 0.6 FTE Part‑Time
Contract: Dec 2025 – Nov 2 2026
Salary: CA$36.55–$50.32 per hour

Travelling Public Health Nurse (PHN/RN) – 0.6 FTE Part‑Time Contract: Dec 2025 – Nov 2 2026

Location: 999 Balmoral St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6E7
Company: Thunder Bay District Health Unit
Pay: CA$36.55–$50.32 per hour

Job description

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is seeking a Travelling Public Health Nurse (PHN) for a part‑time, 0.6 FTE contract from Dec 2025 to Nov 2 2026. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to serve diverse communities while enjoying flexibility and comprehensive travel support. Reporting to the Manager, Oral Health and District Offices, the Public Health Nurse will deliver public health programs and services on health promotion, protection 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. The role will be based in the District of Thunder Bay with regular travel to Geraldton.

What We Offer

• Hybrid Work Model: Opportunity to work remotely some days; on‑site presence at least once every two weeks (2 full days with 2 overnight stays), or more frequently depending on community needs.
• Travel and Accommodation Costs covered.
• Company vehicle provided for work‑related travel from Thunder Bay.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel from alternate district communities using personal vehicle.
• A professional work environment that fosters best practices, innovative ideas, and offers development opportunities, flexible work hours, family‑friendly policies and a supportive, open‑minded culture.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing programs and community‑wide initiatives using current knowledge of public health practices and trends.
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 or 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 implementation of the Nursing Department Strategic Plan and annual program operational plan.
13. Maintains competence relevant to current practice and trends in 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 interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced oral and written proficiency in French may be required in designated 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 within 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-25-21 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.