Public Health Nurse

Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2

SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.

Employees of Public Health are expected to provide high quality programs and services including but not limited to sexual health, harm reduction and immunization clinic services by demonstrating respectful, inclusive, non-judgmental values.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Healthy Babies Healthy Children, this position is responsible for the delivery of the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program within the Healthy Families Division.

• Provide assessment, health promotion and health education to promote and support infant and parental mental health, breastfeeding, positive parenting, child growth and development, and injury prevention.
• Provide case management, service coordination, counseling and referrals for families impacted by complex challenges.
• Remain current with Public Health Program Standards, HBHC protocols and guidance documents, resources available to clients and departmental and program policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders such as public health program staff, Social and Community Services staff and hospital and community partners to plan, implement and evaluate programs and/or projects.
• Contribute as a team member; provide Health Department representation on community-based coalitions and groups as required.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain accurate health records and statistical information.
• Provide input into and implement quality assurance activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognized university and a current Certificate of Registration in good standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Have recent experience working in the Healthy Babies Healthy Children home visiting program, including Parent-Child Relationship Program (NCAST) certification and experience documenting within the CDIS (formerly HCD-ISCIS) database.
• Have a Breastfeeding Management Certification (Level 2 preferred).
• Be knowledgeable about positive parenting, child growth and development, and Trauma and Violence Informed Care.
• Possess excellent communication and motivational interviewing skills, proven ability to develop therapeutic relationships with families impacted by complex challenges, and demonstrate ability to work collaboratively using a service coordination approach.
• Have strong project management skills and computer software proficiency.

• Knowledge of local services and resources within Halton Region is considered an asset.

• Work may be performed in office, remote work from home, and in-person service delivery in various settings. Flexibility in work location and extensive daily travel within Halton Region may be required; incumbent must supply own transportation.
• Flexibility to work outside of core business hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, is also required.
• Must provide a current complete record of immunization according to the Ontario provincial immunization schedule.
• Will be required to provide a current original and acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check within the first six months of employment.