Public Health Nurse

Posting #212026 PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE TEMPORARY, FULL-TIME Brantford-Brant (Up to 18-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 working with Healthy Growth and Development and Healthy Babies Healthy Children programming 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. For more information about Grand Erie Public Health, please visit: https://geph.ca/ [https://geph.ca/] Compensation & Benefits: * Hourly wage range: $48.09/hour – $55.88/hour, 70 hours in a two-week period. * Benefits: Option to opt-in to the OMERS pension plan. Terms of Employment: Employment conditions in accordance with the ONA Brantford Nurses’ Collective Agreement. Please apply with your cover letter and resume quoting Posting #212026 by August 4, 2026. 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.

The Public Health Nurse provides nursing interventions to promote and preserve the health of individuals, families, and communities across their lifespan. They work within a multi-disciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate public health programs and advocate for policy changes.

Candidates must have a BScN, current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses, and experience in community-based service delivery. A valid Ontario driver's license, reliable vehicle, and up-to-date immunization status are required.

• Omers Pension Plan

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• Public Health Nursing
• Community Development
• Health Assessment
• Project Management
• Health Promotion
• Collaborative Teamwork
• Inclusive Service Delivery
• Nursing Interventions
• Program Evaluation
• Policy Advocacy

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years