Public Health Nurse, Infant Feeding Team

Public Health Nurse - Infant Feeding Team

Health Services - Public Health

Status: (1) Contract Full Time (12 months)

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

Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM 

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

CUPE Local 966 - Health Services

Calling all Public Health Nurses and Baccalaureate prepared Registered Nurses!  We are hiring PHNs at Peel!

Make a real difference every day as a Public Health Nurse (PHN) in our Family Health Division. In this role, you’ll promote health, prevent disease, and support individuals and families across all stages of life. You’ll work directly in the community, tackling health inequities and helping people access the care and resources they need to thrive.

Team Specific Requirements:

• Experience working with individuals and families during the preconception, prenatal and postpartum stages, as well as with infants and families with young children (0- 6 years) to reduce disparities and promote early child development.
• Knowledge of maternal-child health, parent-child relationships, transition to parenthood, early child development, and health promotion models and principles.
• Experience engaging and maintaining partnerships with diverse communities to plan, implement and evaluate interventions that support children and families to build a strong foundation for lifelong health and well-being.
• Experience in tele-practice, home visiting, case management, facilitation and delivering presentations.  

 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
• Applies public health and nursing sciences to practice and synthesize knowledge from a broad range of theories, models and frameworks
• Utilize research and evidence and apply critical appraisal skills to inform policies, programs and practice
• Provide health information, teaching and counselling to individuals, groups, families and communities
• Applies multiple ways of knowing into practice
• Use 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
• Identify and analyze how clients' culture, attitudes, beliefs and feelings about health influences health behaviours and 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 in order 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
• Communicates knowledgeably about Peel Region services, public health programs and other community resources
• 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
• Previous nursing experience, or public/community health nursing experience, or public health consolidation placement as a part of a BScN degree is required
• Current certification in CPR (BLS)
• 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

 Skills and Abilities:

• 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: at 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 and resource pick ups in Peel Region (Mississauga, Brampton & Caledon).

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed in person at 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga

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

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 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.

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.