Job Description

Public Health Nurse - Immunization Services

Health Services - Public Health

Status: (12) Casual – Part Time positions

Salary Range: $41.49 - $49.24 per hour

Work mode:

• On site at Clinics-2 days/week + availability for at least 1 Saturday/month throughout the school year (Sept – June);
• Availability during the summer (July & August) is optional;
• Being scheduled and working a minimum of 2-3 shifts per week (shift availability and durations may vary)

Hours of work: 14 hours/week. Monday to Friday 8:30AM - 8:30PM availability is required (as per the Collective Agreement)

*This is a reposted opportunity . If you have already submitted your resume to recruitment # 2023-13198 your application is under consideration, and you do not need to reapply.

Calling all Public Health Nurses and Baccalaureate prepared Registered Nurses …

The Region of Peel is looking to hire qualified PHNs. Do you want to work in Public Health? If yes, we are looking to match your interests and skills with our vacancies!

The Immunization Services Division is a singular, self-sufficient, and integrated vaccination program within Public Health that works collaboratively with internal and external partners to improve protection in Peel against vaccine preventable diseases.

The Immunization Services Division requires a self-directed, flexible, and enthusiastic Public Health Nurse with strong communication, facilitation and nursing assessment and analysis skills to deliver services in accordance with the Ontario Public Health Standards for Immunization.

TEAM SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administering vaccines in school and community clinics in adherence to Medical Directives and Program Policies and Procedures
• This will involve assessing health and immunization history and eligibility of clients using information from several sources to determine whether client is to be immunized
• You will coordinate and support vaccine cold chain maintenance during immunization clinics using the Provincial Program Standards and program policies and procedures related to vaccine storage and handling
• You will also work with other team members to organize, pick up, and drop off vaccine/clinic supplies on a rotational basis as needed
• Candidates may be required to travel within Peel region based on operational needs

What you will do…

• 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
• Provide health information, teaching and counselling to clients
• Use a holistic approach to assess the health status and functional competence of clients with consideration of the impact of the determinants of health
• Identify and analyze how clients' culture, attitudes, beliefs and feelings about health influence interventions
• Establish mutually determined goals with client, including outcome indicators and evaluative measures
• Facilitate client engagement in identifying and defining health issues using community development and community assessment skills
• Participate in the planning, developing, implementation and evaluation of community wide and site-specific public health strategies using Evidence Informed Decision Making (EIDM)
• Advocate for and contribute to the development of healthy public policy
• Collaborate with partners to identify and address public health issues and service gaps to achieve improved health outcomes
• Develop, foster and facilitate inter-sectoral partnerships and networks using team building, negotiation, conflict management and group facilitation
• Demonstrate culturally sensitive approaches and strategies with diverse populations
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Promote awareness of the Region of Peel and Public Health services
• Participate in research, quality assurance initiatives, and mentor-ship opportunities as appropriate
• Adhere to public health and nursing ethical standards and principles
• Fulfill legal and professional obligations and responsibilities in accordance with relevant legislation and departmental policies, procedures and medical directives/acts as an ambassador for the Region of Peel, Public Health Services and Public Health Nursing
• Perform other duties as assigned which support the organizational goals
• Respond to public health emergencies, significant events and incidents as required by the Health Protection and Promotion Act and Emergency Standards

What we require…

• A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or equivalent recognized by a Canadian University
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse by the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Experience in public health or community health nursing is preferred
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advocacy, negotiation and conflict management skills
• Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation skills
• Relevant computer skills (MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and the ability to work with databases
• Effective public relations, presentation, public speaking, group facilitation and diplomacy skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to apply appropriate theory and learning principles to practice
• Knowledge of Peel’s diverse community and associated health impacts

Work Mode & Job Location: at 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, along with the ability to work remotely *Please note: You may be required to travel to various sites in the Region of Peel (Mississauga, Brampton & Caledon) for clinic visits.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

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

As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

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 175,000 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 since 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 their applicants for open job competitions. 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.