Role overview

ONA
Windsor Site
Immunization Department
Part Time, Contract (up to 7 months)
Closing Date: August 12 2026

Position Summary
The Public Health Nurse promotes, protects, and preserves the health of individuals, families, groups, and communities by integrating public health science with professional nursing practice. The role serves diverse populations across Windsor‑Essex by delivering evidence‑informed assessment, education, intervention, evaluation, and community‑based programming. Through surveillance, health promotion, disease prevention, and collaborative partnerships, the Public Health Nurse improves client and population health outcomes and advances health equity. Working within regulatory standards and organizational policies, this position supports the ongoing operations and public health mandate of the Windsor‑Essex County Health Unit.
Key Outcomes

Improves population health outcomes through effective assessment, surveillance, health promotion, and disease prevention practices.
Strengthens community capacity by building partnerships, mobilizing stakeholders, and supporting collaborative public health initiatives.
Enhances health equity by applying culturally relevant, evidence‑informed approaches tailored to diverse population needs.
Ensures high-quality, accountable public health services through adherence to professional standards, documentation, and evaluation practices.
Increases access to public health programs and services by linking individuals, families, and communities to appropriate resources and supports.
Supports organizational excellence and readiness by contributing to professional development, emergency response, and continuous quality improvement.

Core Responsibilities

Use practice standards to conduct assessments of individuals, families, communities, and populations to identify health needs, determine a plan, identify appropriate intervention, and evaluate outcomes.
Provide therapeutic client-centred care maintaining professional boundaries while using trauma and violence-informed principles, harm reduction, and cultural safety.
Plan, implement, and evaluate programs and services through the use of population health data and according to best practices.
Investigate population health concerns and support prevention and control of communicable diseases.
Develop and deliver public health education, counseling, and interventions to promote wellness and prevent illness and injury.
Build and mobilize community partnerships to address priority public health issues.
Develop and communicate policies, plans, and program recommendations that support population and community health.
Coordinate and manage client caseloads, including intra‑ and inter‑agency service collaboration.
Enforce public health legislation and regulations under the direction of the Medical Officer of Health.
Develop and implement medical directives as required by the Medical Officer of Health.
Link individuals and communities to appropriate health and social resources and provide services in a variety of community settings.
Participate in training, mentoring, and orientation of staff, students, and community partners.
Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately to support program evaluation and accountability.
Contribute to research, evidence gathering, and quality improvement activities to advance public health nursing practice.
Promote health equity by integrating the social determinants of health into assessments, planning, and service delivery.

Qualifications
Required

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited University
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
CPR/PAD current certification

Preferred

Previous experience working as a Registered Nurse is an asset
Previous experience working as a nurse in a Public Health Unit is an asset

Other Requirements

Working knowledge of Ontario Public Health Standards
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, collaboration tools, and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload

Union Status:

ONA

Reports To:

Program Manager

Supervises:

n/a

Hours of Work:

typically 8:30am - 4:30pm with some evenings and weekends required

Work Environment:

office, hybrid, community

Travel:

within city

Competencies:

Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada: Release 2.0
CCHN Standards and Competencies for Public Health Nursing

Equity and Inclusivity:

Demonstrates inclusive, respectful practice when working with colleagues and the community
Applies an equity lens to decisions, interactions, and service delivery
Contributes to culturally safe environments, including engagement in required training

Wage Grid:

ONA Public Health Nurse with BscN Pay Grid $39.83 - $53.53 hourly

All WECHU staff are required to show proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella and varicella through immunization records or blood work AND provide a two-step Mantoux tuberculin skin test or one-step Interferon Gamma Release Assay test PRIOR to employment start.
A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) will be required as a condition of employment.
This position MAY include the option of hybrid work, whereby employees may be able to work remotely or from the office, based on departmental needs, job duties and personal work preferences. The successful candidate must reside within the province of Ontario and must be available to attend the office upon request.