Division

Family and Community Health

Important Notices & Amendments

As an employer of choice, Niagara Region offers competitive salaries and benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, a corporate wellness centre, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), mentorship and training programs, employee recognition programs, and more. In addition, the Region recognizes the value of having flexible work arrangements to support better work-life balance for our employees. Hybrid work arrangements may vary from one employee to another and may also differ in the number of remote workdays. These opportunities remain subject to the alignment of operational needs, business requirements, and customer service expectations.

Temporary Duration

Approximate Duration: 12-24 months

About Us

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

We welcome all applicants! For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Niagara Region, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Niagara Region, Ontarioor email related questions to diversity@niagararegion.ca. To send input on reducing barriers in the current hiring process, please email myhr@niagararegion.ca

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

While specific qualifications are important for certain roles, we invite individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. Our recruiters will evaluate your suitability for the role.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Public Health Nurse (PHN) works within a multi-disciplinary team to provide services in health promotion, health protection, and disease treatment and prevention for individuals, families, groups and communities, under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team of Niagara Region Public Health and Emergency Services (NRPH & EMS). The PHN combines knowledge from public health, social and nursing sciences to engage in promoting health, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of public health interventions and services. Services are provided virtually and in person through home or office visits, community settings and presentations, agency liaison and collaboration.

The PHN is guided by departmental priorities, the Ontario Public Health Standards, the Canadian Public Health Association competencies, Community Health Nursing standards and the College of Nurses of Ontario standards.

The PHN works according to the College of Nurses of Ontario’s Practice Standards and program specific plans, policies, procedures and guidelines, while adhering to corporate and departmental policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Baccalaureate degree required in Nursing (BScN/BN)
• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current certificate in CPR(HCP/BLS)

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a community health or public health setting is an asset
• Experience working with client populations as defined under the specific program requirements
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control interventions

SKILLS

• Past accomplishments will demonstrate excellent communication skills (verbal and written), group presentation and facilitation skills, counseling skills and the ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated knowledge of the social determinants of health and experience working with vulnerable populations
• Demonstrated proficiency in competencies of community health nursing
• Demonstrated ability to participate and contribute to shared health promotion program plans created in multidisciplinary teams
• Skills in vaccine administration
• Computer literacy is required
• Fluency (written and spoken) in French and other languages is considered an asset

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Work flexible hours including weekend, standby (on-call) and/or evening hours
• Vaccinations as outlined in departmental policy
• May be redeployed to nursing work across the Department as required
• Must provide own transportation to be able to travel throughout the Niagara region and must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to the class of vehicle operated

PHN JD Language

School Health Program

• Provides assessment, counseling/referral, health teaching and health promotion for children and youth.
• Demonstrates and applies knowledge of child and adolescent health issues to provide consultation to parents, school personnel, school council, health professionals, community agencies and community groups.
• Understands and refers to the Ministry of Education Curriculum in order to support teacher consultation, resource provision and classroom teaching/facilitation.
• Uses evidence-based comprehensive school health programming in schools with a population health and youth engagement approach.
• Provides clinical skills in counseling, case management, consultation, contact tracing and identified sexual health outreach clinical services for nurses working in the secondary school setting.
• Builds relationships with students, school community, parents and community partners in order to address community health issues affecting youth.

Closing Statement

Uncover the wonder of the Niagara Region and join a team dedicated to meeting tomorrow’s challenges TODAY!

Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application.

We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We confirm that we do not use AI in screening of applicants, and this position is an existing vacancy.

If you require an accommodation for the application process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the alternate formats for contacting us are as follows:

• Email: myhr@niagararegion.ca
• Phone: 905-980-6000 or 1-800-263-7215
• Bell Relay: 1-800-855-0511
• In-person: Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 – Human Resources Department