Public Health Nurse delivering Peel Region’s sexual health and STBBI prevention services. Investigating infections, managing contacts, counselling clients, and providing clinical interventions across Ontario clinics and communities.
Responsibilities
Investigate reports and complete case and contact management of sexually transmitted and blood borne infections
Deliver services in sexual health and STBBI-focused clinic settings
Provide counselling and education on health promotion, disease prevention, STBBI prevention, birth control, pregnancy options, sexuality, immunization, and harm reduction
Perform venipuncture and specimen collection for STI testing under medical directives
Provide and dispense birth control, Plan B emergency contraception, and STI treatment, including injections
Collaborate with health professionals and agencies to coordinate counselling and treatment
Work with vulnerable and marginalized populations, including youth, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, homeless individuals, racialized and Indigenous peoples, people with lived experience of substance use, sex workers, and human trafficking victims
Document and enter data in Telus-CHR, SharePoint, and iPHIS
Apply population health, public health, nursing science, epidemiology, and health equity concepts to practice
Provide health information, teaching, and counselling to individuals, groups, families, and communities
Assess client health status, identify risks, establish goals, and support informed health decisions
Plan, implement, and evaluate public health strategies using evidence-informed decision-making
Develop partnerships and networks, facilitate groups, negotiate, manage conflict, and address service gaps
Promote equitable access, social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
Mentor and orient students, new staff, and colleagues
Participate in research, quality assurance, professional development, emergency preparedness, and public health emergency response
Travel to Region of Peel clinics and partner locations across Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon
Perform other duties supporting organizational goals
Requirements
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or equivalent as recognized by a Canadian University
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse by the College of Nurses of Ontario
Previous nursing experience, public/community health nursing experience, or public health consolidation placement as part of a BScN degree
Current certification in CPR (BLS)
Preferred: 1 year of STBBI case management or 2–3 years of other communicable disease (Non-COVID) case management experience
Clinical nursing experience in acute care or community settings
Experience working with marginalized communities and knowledge of disproportionate health impacts
Tuberculosis screening and N-95 mask fit testing may be required in certain program areas
Understanding of Peel’s diverse community and associated health impacts
Ability to provide non-stigmatizing, equitable, and inclusive care
Ability to establish collaborative relationships with internal and external partners
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, diplomacy, and confidentiality
Advocacy, negotiation, conflict management, and de-escalation skills
Ability to work independently, in a team, and on project work
Skills in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
Experience using evidence to guide work, including health data, research evidence, and guidelines
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to apply appropriate theory and learning principles to practice
Proficiency with mobile and computer systems, applications, and relevant databases
Effective written and verbal communication, presentations, public speaking, and group facilitation skills
Ability to adapt to changing work environments and support emergency responses
Organization and time management skills
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, standby/on-call, and evenings
Ability to work and travel to multiple locations and use a personal vehicle for work-related purposes
Ability to work in office or community settings up to 5 days per week
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of two days per week on-site and flexibility based on operational needs
Job-based flexible hours of work
Accommodation throughout the recruitment process upon request
Accessible formats and communication supports available
Professional practice development opportunities
Learning, mentoring, and orientation opportunities
Participation in workgroups, research, and quality assurance initiatives
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