Public Health Nurse - Full Time

Posted Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5 : 00 AM | Expires Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4 : 59 AM

Southwestern Public Health prides itself on the flexible work environment that employees have come to appreciate and value. SWPH is a workplace where employees are integral to the research, planning, collaborative efforts and delivery of programs and services.

This position is presently located at the Woodstock site.

This posting is for one (1) current vacancy.

This position is for the Infectious Disease (ID) Program Team.

Working within a multi-disciplinary environment, the Public Health Nurse assesses the need for, plans, organizes, develops, delivers, and evaluates health promotion and protection programs and services to enhance the health of the community. Within provincially mandated public health program standards, Health Unit policies and procedures and College of Nurses standards, the Public Health Nurse works independently as well as collaboratively with internal colleagues and external partners to deliver services to individuals, families, groups, communities and stakeholders for The City of St. Thomas, Elgin and Oxford County.

Qualifications

• At a minimum, successful completion of a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree as recognized in the province of Ontario.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and eligible to practice in the Province of Ontario.

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

SKILLS & ABILITIES

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with ONA Collective Agreement.

Salary Range : $40.64 / hr to $55.30 / hr based on verification of qualifications and experience. (70 hours in a two-week period).

OMERS pension and a comprehensive Health and Dental benefits package upon completion of the probationary period.

A criminal reference check completed within the last six (6) months from a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPID), inclusive of vulnerable sector screening, will be required of the successful candidate.

Immunization Requirements : Fully vaccinated against COVID-19, are able to provide proof of immunization, and acknowledgement to follow Southwestern Public Health's policies and processes related to COVID-19 management in the workplace.

Southwestern Public Health strives to meet the standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Customer Service Regulation, and will support candidates to modify our recruitment and selection process, should there be a need to modify or remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should a candidate be contacted and require accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment and selection processes, please notify the Human Resources representative who has contacted you.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those under consideration will be contacted.

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