Public Health Nurse 2025-09

Published on 24 February 2025

• Permanent
• Kenora, Ontario
• Posted 6 days ago
• $39.20 - $55.40 per hour, in accordance with the Ontario Nurses’ Association Contract (ONA). USD / Year
• Start Date: To Be Determined
• Terms: 35 hours/week Fulltime

Position Summary: Working in multiple Public Health programs including infectious disease prevention and control, immunization, and other public health programs that protect and promote health. As a local and regional team member, contributing to the successful implementation of NWHU’s strategic plan. Working within a team to provide services and collaborating with community members and within community partners for planning, implementing, and evaluating Public Health programs.

This Position Would Provide The Following Benefits:

• Health and Dental benefits
• Life insurance, LTD coverage
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• OMERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Starting 4 weeks vacation per year
• 13 paid Statutory Holidays per year
• Personal and family sick leave coverage

Qualifications:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing, or eligible to register within the Province
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, BScN
• Current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge of, and/or experience with, principles of adult and child education, social determinants of health, and population health promotion an asset
• Certification in Infection Control would be an asset

Other:

• All new Northwestern Health Unit employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of hire, unless medically exempt or otherwise exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code
• Access to transportation. Mileage allowance provided.
• Successful candidate requires a clear Criminal Reference Check prior to start of work
• As part of the application process, along with your resume, please complete and submit the NWHU Application Form; please include the Job Posting number as part of your submission
• We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted
• Deadline for Applications: 2025-03-10
• Accessibility Statement: We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process we will work with you to meet your needs; contact careers@nwhu.on.ca.

To apply for this position, email your resume, cover letter, and our NWHU Application Form to careers@nwhu.on.ca.