Public Health Nurse, School Health

Job Description

Public Health Nurse -School HealthTeam

Health Services - Public Health

Status: (1) Contract Full Time (18 months), (1) Contract Full Time (6 months), (1) Learning Assignment Full Time (8 months), (1) Contract Part Time (10 months)

Salary Range: $ 46.00 to $54.59 per hour as per the collective agreement

Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON

Work mode: Hybrid see below for more details about this work mode.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday Fulltime- 35 hours /week Part-time- 17.5 hours per week for part time position. May require evening, weekend and statutory holidays availability based on operational need*

CUPE Local 966 - Health Services

Calling all Public Health Nurses and Baccalaureate prepared Registered Nurses …

At Peel, we are committed to promoting and protecting the health and well-being of our community. We provide public health services focused on prevention, education, and outreach, ensuring that every individual has access to the resources and care they need to lead healthier lives.

Preferred Divisional Specific Experience & Skills

The School Health Program requires a Public Health Nurse who can build and maintain strong relationships to deliver population health strategies to improve health outcomes for a group of schools across Peel Region. The individual must work in a self-directed manner within a collaborative team environment to promote and deliver services using a comprehensive school health approach.

Please Find Team Specific Responsibilities Below

Experience and demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and deliver presentations/ workshops to a diverse audience.

Experience in establishing and maintaining partner relationships (e.g. educational institutions, local municipalities, community agencies and organizations) to develop, implement, and evaluate health promotion programming for a diverse population to meet the needs of Peel’s school-aged children

Knowledge and experience in the application of health promotion models, frameworks, theories and tools to create and facilitate supportive environments for healthy eating, physical activity, substance use prevention and mental well-being

What You Will Do In This Role

Apply knowledge regarding concepts of population health status, inequities in health, determinants of health, and strategies for health protection and promotion to guide practice

Utilize research and evidence and apply critical appraisal skills to inform policies, programs and practice

Provides health information, teaching and counselling to individuals, groups, families, and communities

Applies multiple ways of knowing into practice

Uses a holistic approach to assess the health status of clients, recognizes that a health issue or concern exists and considers the impact of the determinants of health

Recognizes patterns and trends in epidemiological data and service delivery

Identifies relevant and appropriate sources of information including community assets, resources and values in collaboration with individuals, families, groups and communities. Identifies and analyzes how clients' culture, attitudes, beliefs and feelings about health influences health behaviours and interventions

Establishes mutually determined goals with clients, including outcome indicators and evaluative measures

Supports clients to identify risks to health and make informed choices about protective, preventative and health promoting measures

Facilitates client engagement in identifying and defining health issues using community development and community assessment skills

Participates in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of community wide and site-specific public health strategies using an Evidence Informed Decision-Making process and the identified health needs of the client

Advocates for and contributes to the development of healthy public policy

Collaborates with partners to identify and address public health issues and service gaps to achieve improved health outcomes

Develops, fosters and facilitates intersectoral partnerships and networks using team building, negotiation, conflict management and group facilitation

Acts as a change agent to impact the determinants of health and improve health outcomes

Engages clients to identify assets, strengths and available resources, to take action to address health inequities, needs, deficits and gaps

Promotes equitable access to health and related services and collaborates with communities on social justice related issues

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through opportunities for learning, modeling inclusive behaviours and proactively managing bias

Integrates an understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion to inform program planning and approaches to service delivery

Communicates clearly and effectively using non-stigmatizing, equitable and inclusive language in verbal, written and inter-personal interactions to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, internal and external partners

Demonstrates the ability to navigate challenging interactions using empathy, active listening and conflict resolution skills

Communicates knowledgably about Peel Region services, public health programs and other community resources

Utilizes tools to reduce barriers to communication

Mentors and orients students, new staff and colleagues

Participates in workgroups, research and quality assurance initiatives to improve program or service delivery

Builds capacity by sharing knowledge, tools, expertise and experience

Supports change management and workplace culture initiatives

Engages in reflective practice and demonstrates self-direction in learning

Identifies and participates in professional practice development activities

Demonstrates professionalism in multiple practice settings

Adheres to public health and nursing ethical standards and principles

Fulfills legal and professional obligations and responsibilities in accordance with relevant legislation and employer policies, procedures and medical directives

Acts as an ambassador for The Region of Peel, Public Health Services and Public Health Nursing

Performs other duties as assigned which support the organizational goals

Participates in emergency preparedness, planning and training for assigned roles within the Region of Peel or direction from the Province of Ontario

Responds to public health emergencies, significant events and incidents as required by the Health Protection and Promotion Act and Emergency Standards

What The Role Requires

A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted)

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, or public /community health nursing experience, or public health consolidation placement as part of a BScN degree is required

Current certification in CPR (BLS)

Skills/Abilities

Understanding of Peel’s diverse community and associated health impacts

Ability to provide non-stigmatizing, equitable and inclusive care

Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with ability to act appropriately in situations requiring diplomacy and confidentiality

Relevant advocacy, negotiation, conflict management, and de-escalation skills

Ability to work effectively independently, as part of a team and participate in project work

Demonstrated skills related to assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation (individual and Program level)

Experience with use of various forms of evidence to guide work (e.g. use of health status data, critical appraisal of research evidence, analysis of guidelines)

Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to apply appropriate theory and learning principles to practice

Proficient with mobile and computer systems, applications, and relevant databases

Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentations, public speaking, and group facilitation (in-person and virtual environments)

Ability to adapt to changing work environments and contexts, including supporting emergency responses

Effective organization and time management skills

Work Mode & Job Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, along with the ability to work offsite. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. Please note you will be required to travel daily to various community sites, including clinics, meetings, home visits and resource pick ups in Peel Region (Mississauga, Brampton & Caledon).

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:30AM - 8:30PM availability is required (as per the Collective Agreement)

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed via an in-person interview at 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga.

Be bold. Think big. Make an impact.

Empower healthier communities, inspire lifelong well-being, and make a difference where it matters most.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and s ince 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.