Public Health Nurse

Job summary

The Public Health Nurse promotes community health through disease surveillance, case management, and contact tracing in accordance with public health standards. They also provide health education, counseling, and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement public health programs.

Job details

Division: Public Health Services Job Status: Part Time Number of Positions: 1 Hours of Work: 35 hours every two weeks Wage Rate: $38.18 - $54.31/hour Posting Date: Monday, September 28, 2026 Closing Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026 About Us The County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario, nestled along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, next to the state of Michigan and is home to a diverse and welcoming population of approximately 128,000 residents. The Corporation of the County of Lambton is one of the area’s largest employers with approximately 1,300 employees. The County’s seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents, such as emergency medical services, provincial offences court, three long-term care homes, 25 library branches, three museums, an art gallery, archives, public works, public health services, social services, planning and building services. We are committed to sustainability, economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with our municipal and community partners. About the Role The Public Health Nurse applies public health knowledge, techniques, and skills to promote health and wellness and prevent disease in accordance with the Ontario Public Health Standards and associated Protocols and Guidelines; and the Health Protection and Promotion Act and associated Regulations. The Public Health Nurse promotes public health through activities including surveillance of data and trends over time; case management; contact identification, tracing and notification; contact management; investigation of sources; teaching, counselling, and education; working with stakeholders on initiatives that support public health; and continuously monitoring the indicators of community health. Job Duties and Responsibilities Investigation and Case Management: • Set scheduled priorities where appropriate, ensuring mandated and department requirements are met • Apply in practice, key knowledge, critical thinking skills, and aptitudes related to nursing and public health sciences • Provide public health management duties in program area including case management; contact identification, tracking and notification; contact management; investigation of sources; ministry notification; surveillance • Regularly report to the ministry using applicable databases or any other method specified by the Ministry • Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities and maintain current professional knowledge of practices, trends, regulations, techniques, procedures, equipment, sampling and documentation Assessment and Analysis: • Use equipment, techniques, and procedures to conduct program services • Collect, store, and submit appropriate samples • Interpret results and take necessary action including consulting with critical decisions with the Supervisor, Manager, and/or Medical Officer of Health • Assess, analyze, and evaluate information (investigations, data, facts, sample results, surveillance data and disease trends, concepts and theories) to make evidence informed decisions, prepare reports, conduct investigations, and make recommendations for risk management and/or policy and program development Program Planning and Evaluation: • Assist in analyzing and evaluating policies, programs and lessons learned to assess program effectiveness and assist in developing plans to ensure continuing quality assurance • Assist in developing programs, protocols, and strategies • Assist in the formulation and review of departmental policies, procedures, goals and objectives Communication, Collaboration, and Advocacy: • Develop and conduct education/training sessions to the community as per the public health standards. Develop educational/promotional resources and materials • Assess the needs of learners; teach public health concepts to all ages, genders, cultures, and backgrounds in various settings with available resources • Use teaching to explain concepts of public health practice, including possible consequences and resolutions using both written and oral communication skills • Liaise with stakeholders (Ministry, community, agencies, individuals, media) to establish partnerships, and create collaborative approaches to promote common education or advocacy initiatives through shared resources and responsibilities • Collaborate and co-ordinate services for individuals or families with appropriate community agencies • Collaborate with other health care providers • Assist in the training and orientation of students and other personnel as assigned • Explain and share knowledge, tools, expertise, and experience to build capacity, improve performance and enhance the quality of the working environment • Assist in preparing media releases and press packages and respond to media requests for program information at the discretion of the Supervisor Ethics and Professionalism: • Adhere to the Ontario College of Nurses Standards of Practice and codes of conduct established through organizational policies and applicable legislation Administrative Duties: • Maintain accurate and up-to-date charting and records of daily activities • Record and produce regular reports related to program area On-Call Duties: • Provide on-call coverage as per the Ontario Public Health Standards and in accordance with Collective Agreement and applicable department policies and procedures General: • Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed • Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned. Supervision Requirements Direct Supervision: None Indirect Supervision: None Functional Authority: None What We Are Looking For Minimum Formal Education • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a recognized University; a current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario Experience • Knowledge of Ontario Public Health Standards • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team • Strong assessment, communication and report writing skills • Technological nursing skills knowledge and skills specific to the program e.g. immunization, infection control, communicable diseases, infant care and feeding, Healthy Babies Healthy Children, parenting, breastfeeding, sexually transmitted infections, sexual health and AIDS • Knowledge of community resources and advocacy skills to intervene on client's behalf with other agencies A valid Ontario driver’s license and use of a vehicle. Personal information required by County of Lambton job postings is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended. The treatment, storage and handling of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended and will be used in reviewing applications. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Corporate Manager, Human Resources, County of Lambton, 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000, Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0. Phone 519-845-0801 or Toll-free at 1-866-324-6912.

What you’ll do

The Public Health Nurse promotes community health through disease surveillance, case management, and contact tracing in accordance with public health standards. They also provide health education, counseling, and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement public health programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and a current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle are also required for the role.

Listed skills

• Policy development · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Patient Counseling · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Public health nursing
• Case management
• Contact tracing
• Disease surveillance
• Health education
• Immunization
• Infection control
• Critical thinking
• Report writing
• Community outreach
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Patient counseling
• Data analysis
• Policy development
• Advocacy
• Report Writing
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Policy Evaluation
• Infant Care
• Professionalism
• Reproductive Health Care
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Administrative Functions
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Program Development
• Data Analysis
• Archives
• Teaching
• Management
• Case Management
• Social Work
• Library
• Communicable Diseases
• Communication
• Community Health
• Public Health
• Consulting
• Contact Management Systems
• Critical Thinking
• Disease Prevention
• Economic Growth
• Infection Control
• Legislation
• Long-Term Care
• Risk Management
• Publicly Funded Health Care
• Nursing
• Public Health Nursing
• Public Works

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services
• Public Health Nurse
• Public / Community Health Nurse
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses