Southwestern Public Health prides itself on the flexible work environment that employees have come to appreciate and value. SWPH is a workplace where employees are integral to the research, planning, collaborative efforts and delivery of programs and services.

This position is presently located at the Woodstock site.

This posting is for one (1) current vacancy.

This position is for the Covid Immunization Program Team.

This position is anticipated to extend from August 5, 2025 until January 31, 2026, subject to availability of work and funding.

Working within a multi-disciplinary environment, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides client care, consultation, assessment, and delivery of health promotion and protection initiatives within Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) programs and services with the focus on enhancing the health of the community.

Within provincially mandated public health program standards, SWPH policies and procedures and College of Nurses on Ontario standards, the Registered Nurse works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team(s) of colleagues and external partners. As a provider of client care, the RN’s role is to deliver services to individuals, families, groups, communities and community members for The City of St. Thomas, Elgin County, and Oxford County.

Qualifications:
EDUCATION

• Successful completion of a university, college or other approved Registered Nursing program recognized in the Province of Ontario.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing and eligible to practice in the Province of Ontario.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Knowledge of public health sciences and familiarity with legislation governing public health practices, including, but not limited to the Health Protection and Promotion Act, Immunization of School Pupils Act, Smoke Free Ontario Act, Child Care and Early Years Act.
• Understanding of health equity and social determinants of health (SDOH) and their impact on individual and community health.
• Understanding of public health concepts which include population health, epidemiology, health promotion strategies, client-centered care, community engagement, disease and injury prevention, health protection and harm reduction.
• Understanding of the College of Nurses of Ontario’s Scope of Practice Standard and the College of Nurses of Ontario’s Code of Conduct Practice Standard how they apply to public health work and positive workplace culture.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team of public health professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with others.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain credibility with client and community partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism and a high level of integrity.
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with others.
• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Required to maintain a current valid Ontario Driver’s license and reliable access to an insured working vehicle.
• Required to maintain current CPR certificate and familiarity with general first aid principles.
• Ability to speak Low German or other languages is an asset but not required.
• Compliance with all Southwestern Public Health administrative policies, relevant program related policies and applicable provincial legislation.

Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with ONA Collective Agreement.

Salary Range: $36.85/hr to $51.06/hr (70 hours in a two-week period).

Will receive vacation pay each pay period as well as pay in lieu of benefits following successful completion of the probationary period. Offered enrollment in the OMERS pension plan (if enrolled, in lieu benefits will reduce).

Please note: All nurses at SWPH will be expected to remain knowledgeable, skillful, and ready to respond to public health and community-based needs through:

• Outbreak response efforts (including but not limited to: Collecting and preparing specimens in urgent or emergent situations, case and contact management, etc.)
• Immunization programs (including seasonal campaigns)
• Other identified program needs that require nurses to work to their full scope of practice

A criminal reference check completed within the last six (6) months from a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPID), inclusive of vulnerable sector screening, will be required of the successful candidate.

Immunization Requirements: Fully vaccinated against COVID-19, are able to provide proof of immunization, and acknowledgement to follow Southwestern Public Health's policies and processes related to COVID-19 management in the workplace.

Southwestern Public Health strives to meet the standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Customer Service Regulation, and will support candidates to modify our recruitment and selection process, should there be a need to modify or remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should a candidate be contacted and require accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment and selection processes, please notify the Human Resources representative who has contacted you.