Public Health Nurse (Temporary Full-time)

Vacancy

Public Health Nurse

Position Available : ASAP

Temporary, Full-Time (1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE), 35 hours per week, up to 12 months)

Wage : $37.41 - $49.83 per hour

Public Health Nurse Position 1 - Competition #26-001-B

Position Summary :

As a member of the Clinical Services Division, the Public Health Nurse is accountable to Clinical Services Management for the implementation of the assigned Requirements of the Healthy Growth and Development Program Standards of the Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS) 2018 and relevant protocols. The Public Health Nurse will also be responsible for the fidelity requirements of the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) Program.

The Public Health Nurse assigned to the Home Visiting department uses a comprehensive health promotion approach to reduce health inequities of families and children. By adopting the public health core competencies and using knowledge of the social determinants of health, population health, evidence-based practice, the Public Health Nurse works to achieve optimal preconception, pregnancy, newborn, child, youth, parental and family health.

The Public Health Nurse is expected to work independently and as part of an interprofessional team to deliver public health programming. The Public Health Nurse fosters collaborative relationships with community partners, children, youth, and parents to plan, implement and evaluate healthy growth and development programs.

All Nurses employed by Lakelands Public Health are required to maintain competency in immunization and participate in clinics as required. Public Health Nurses work within their scope of practice, recognizing their limits of practice and consulting appropriately.

This position involves travel and variations of the working day.

Duties and Responsibilities will include :

Administration and Human Resources

• Maintains knowledge of and complies with Health Unit and divisional policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
• Maintains knowledge of and complies with the current collective agreement with the local bargaining unit of ONA.
• Participates in performance management.
• Advises Director / Manager of issues, needs and accomplishments.
• Generates regular, timely, complete and accurate records and reports to adequately reflect the implementation of the assigned program areas and reports as required by Clinical Services Management and / or the MOH.
• In consultation with Clinical Services Division members and Management, may assist in the planning, preceptorship and evaluation of placements for students in appropriate fields of study.
• Works in accordance with the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.
• Consults with the Chief Nursing Officer on matters related to professional practice.

Professional

Financial

Program

Physical

Qualifications : Education

Experience

Other

Public Health Nurse Position 2 - Competition #26-002-B

1. Summary of Duties :

Plans, implements, and evaluates specified programs as per the Ontario Public Health Standards : Requirements for Programs, Services, and Accountability and other programs administered by the Board of Health.

2. Minimum Qualifications and Position Requirements :

3. Program Division Minimum Requirements :

4. Preferred Qualifications :

How to Apply :

Lakelands Public Health is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) Standards. Accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process at the request of the applicant.

Please note that only applicants to be given further consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Posting ID

26-001-B and 26-002-B

Applications to be received no later than :

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4 : 30 PM

Job Type : Fixed term contract

Contract length : 12 months

Pay : $37.41-$49.83 per hour

Work Location : Hybrid remote in Peterborough, ON K9J 2R8

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