Public Health Nurse 2026-32

Published on 28 July 2026
• Updated 29 July 2026

• Terms: Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours per week
• Salary: $41.18 - $58.21 per hour in accordance with the Ontario Nurses' Association Contract (ONA)
• Position Summary: Working in multiple Public Health programs including the Family Health Team and other programs that protect and promote health. As a local and regional team member, contributing to the successful implementation of NWHU’s strategic plan. Working within a team to provide services and collaborating with community members and within community partners for planning, implementing, and evaluating Public Health programs.
• Benefits:
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • OMERS Defined Pension Plan
  • Starting 4 weeks vacation per year
  • 13 Paid statutory Holidays per year
  • Personal and family sick leave coverage
  • Health and Dental Benefits
  • Life Insurance and LTD Coverage
• Qualifications:
  • Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing, or eligible to register within the Province
  • Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, BScN
  • Current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certificate
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
  • Knowledge of, and/or experience with, principles of adult and child education, social determinants of health, and population health promotion an asset
  • Certificate in Infection Control would be an asset
• Other:
  • All new Northwestern Health Unit employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of hire, unless medically exempt or otherwise exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code
  • Access to transportation. Mileage allowance provided.
  • Successful candidate requires a clear Criminal Reference Check prior to start of work
• Final date to receive applications: August 11, 2026
• Final date to receive applications:
• Accessibility Statement:

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