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About the Role

The Middlesex-London Health Unit has an exciting opportunity for one temporary, full-time Public Health Nurse until October 2027 to fill an existing vacancy on the Vaccine Preventable Disease Team. This role is crucial for providing immunization services and education within the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide immunization services to clients in schools, community settings, and MLHU clinics.
• Conduct screening and assessment of clients’ immunization needs.
• Provide education on safe storage, handling, and use of vaccines.
• Collaborate with partners to improve health outcomes and address health inequities related to immunization.
• Provide public health nursing assessment, education, counselling, consultation, referral, and advocacy.
• Function within the mission, philosophy, and policies of the Health Unit and division.
• Undertake and participate in required training.
• Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to privacy legislation.
• Maintain related health records, documentation, and statistics.
• Utilize evidence-informed practice.
• Provide health education to clients seeking immunizations.
• Transport, lift, and carry equipment and supplies up to 15 lbs.
• Comply with workplace safety policies and procedures, including PPE requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited nursing program (BScN).
• Current certificate of competence from the Ontario College of Nurses.
• Excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication & presentation skills.
• Proficient technical skills in documentation, Microsoft Office, and other database software.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s license and own transportation.

Skills

• Proficiency working in Panorama immunization database is an asset.
• Knowledge of vaccines and experience with vaccine administration is preferred.
• Completion of the Immunization Competency Education Program or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Experience working with professional interpretation services is an asset.
• Experience in implementing health equity strategies and working with multicultural populations is an asset.
• Ability to communicate (oral and written) in French and/or any other language(s) is highly desirable.

Location

• London, ON

Work Type

• Temporary
• Full-time
• Onsite

Education Level

• Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited nursing program (BScN)

Salary/Compensations

• $40.75 to $55.57 hourly

About the Company

• The Middlesex-London Health Unit is committed to equity in employment.
• As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve.

Equal Opportunity

• We encourage applications from equity-seeking communities including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
• Candidates are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their cover letter, in a transparent manner, as part of the application process.
• When a candidate voluntarily discloses such information in their application, the information will be kept confidential.
• Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking community will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.