Job Description

Posting #412025

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE- SCHOOL HEALTH TEAM

PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

HALDIMAND-NORFOLK-CALEDONIA

EXTERNAL POSTING

At Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH), our greatest asset is our team. We are dedicated to promoting and protecting the health and well-being of communities within the County of Brant, City of Brantford, Haldimand County, and Norfolk County. Our work is guided by the Health Protection and Promotion Act and the Ontario Public Health Standards, ensuring that our programs and services meet the highest standards of public health practice.


As a trusted leader in our community, we are committed to fostering healthy communities through prevention, education, and health promotion, while working in collaboration with local partners to address the unique needs of our diverse populations. Join us at Grand Erie Public Health and become a valuable member of our dedicated team working towards our commitment to fostering a healthier future for our communities.

About the position:

Reporting to the Program Manager, School Health & Oral Health, the Public Health Nurse in School Health 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

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Baccalaureate Degree in nursing including preparation in Public Health Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses Current Certificate of CPR Minimum of two (2) years' experience in nursing is preferred 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 Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team setting Comfortable with the use of technology and databases, including Panorama, is preferred Proficient oral and written communication skills required Be proactive in adhering to Health and Safety practices Ability to provide non-judgmental and inclusive service to all clients Frequent travel between multiple sites is a requirement with this position A valid Ontario driver's license, with valid insurance and reliable vehicle access Required to provide proof of immunization records including the full series of the COVID-19 vaccination.

Terms and conditions of employment in accordance with the ONA Haldimand-Norfolk Nurses' Collective Agreement.

Hourly wage range: $33.83/hour - $52.23/hour, 70 hours in a two-week period.

Please apply with your cover letter and resume quoting Posting #412025 by November 5th, 2025.

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.