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About the Role

Toronto Public Health Sexual Health Clinics provide free and confidential sexual health services including STI and HIV testing, birth control counselling and low-cost birth control, pregnancy testing, counselling & referral and vaccines related to infections potentially caused by sexual transmission. These services are targeted to individuals and their sexual contacts, regardless of age who experience barriers to accessing effective sexual health services through other service delivery routes.

Responsibilities

Provides public health nursing service for individuals, families, groups or the community according to program specific policies and procedures and program and operational plans of TPH, the Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice and the standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Provides independent outreach, engagement and service provision within clinics, childcare programs/daycares, shelters, schools, community agencies, workplaces, homes, TPH offices or in various community locations as required.
Conducts relevant screening and health/ service assessment at the individual/ family/ school/ community level and develops appropriate plans to meet those needs, using a consultative approach.
Assesses and makes referrals to other TPH Services, health professionals/ agencies and directs clients to community resources.
Liaises with program areas and area office staff to ensure communication of relevant information and issues as per the Ontario Public Health Standards.
Completes independent home visits, work within the community and/or clinical services.
Assesses health status and assists in developing and achieving health goals.
Use digital health technologies for appropriate documentation in accordance with professional standards, relevant legislation and divisional policies and procedures.
Uses clinical judgement to assess outputs from artificial intelligence and decision-support tools, according to professional standards, relevant legislation, and TPH policies & procedures.
Integrates electronic client data and information into clinical decision making and nursing practice.
Counsels, consults, collaborates and advocates for clients.
Provides appropriate public health services and liaises with and refers to other health professionals and agencies as needed.
Delivers interventions to individuals and families in hi-risk situations and acts as the service coordinator for these families where applicable.
Advises/reports to appropriate authorities as required and within the bounds of related legislation.
Maintains electronic health information system documentation and records in accordance with divisional policies/procedures and College of Nurses (CNO) standards related to documentation, confidentiality and professional practice and the Personal Health Information Protection Act.
Collaborates and consults with community groups, coalitions and agencies to assess health needs, and in partnership with the community group or agency plan/deliver and assist in evaluation of TPH program and services.
Facilitates community partnerships, and liaises with community agencies, groups or organizations to address community health issues and access to TPH programs and services.
Provides consultation on policy development and implementation and the on the use of electronic health information systems based on appropriate legislation, professional standards and best practices.
Represents TPH on assigned community networks and committees.
Mentors, and provides orientation, training and guidance to existing and new staff, community professionals, school staff/parents or students/peers.
Collaborates and liaises with other professionals, community agency staff and City of Toronto staff to identify health needs and participate in the development of community partnerships and action plans to meet those needs.
Prepares, submits and presents activity reports, data and other reports.
Participates in the generation of Ministry of Health reports, Requests for Proposals, contracts, sole source letters, and quotes for managerial approval.
Contributes to reports needed for external funding sources for managerial approval.
Participates in tracking and processing budget, honoraria, cash advances, and petty cash.
Appears and gives evidence in court and inquests when subpoenaed in consultation with management and legal services.
Presents and participates in professional conferences and workshops.
Make presentations to other health professionals/colleagues.
Participates in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and protocols and updates resources relevant to the program area.
Participates in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation/research of public health and health promotion programs and initiatives, which include advocacy for healthy public policy, social marketing campaigns, community mobilization, health education and skill building.
Participates in the divisional planning process including the development of work plans based on operational program plans.
Reviews program specific community grant applications using specific program-based criteria and assists with selection process.
Participates in the co-ordination of projects as determined by program specific operational plans.
Provides direct care to clients in clinical, home and community settings.
Provides clinical services under medical directives in certain situations.
Performs venipuncture, orders laboratory tests, provides prescription for and/or dispenses medications as per policies and procedures.
Reviews laboratory results and follows up as per policies and procedures.
Reviews incoming lab slips reporting communicable diseases, provide assessment, counselling, education and referral to people diagnosed with a communicable disease/completes partner notification.
Collects specimens for infectious disease testing as required and orders laboratory tests under medical directive.
Ensures the collection of appropriate clinical specimens and forwards to laboratory for analysis.
Receives, interprets test results and follows up on chest x-ray and CT scan reports, lab test results, prescribed medication and dosage with client and doctor and liaises with other health professionals as necessary.
Ensures treatment is adequate for the disease.
Ensure compliance with treatment for a reportable disease.
Identifies tests and provides follow-up of individuals exposed to an infectious disease in all l appropriate settings including high-risk settings.
Attends site visits to institutions for outbreak management meetings, IPAC walk-throughs, etc.
Supports TPH response to emergencies requiring Public Health assistance.
Participates in After Hours services, on call as needed to support case contact and outbreak management.
Manages cases, contacts and outbreaks as per Ontario Public Health Standards (OHPS) and Health Promotion & Protection Act.
Participates in surveillance to determine possible causes of outbreaks at the area level and liaises with institutions to ensure proper outbreak management practices.
Investigates complaints relating to infection control issues in hospitals, Long term Care Facilities, Day Nurseries, Personal Services Settings and other community settings as appropriate, interprets results of the complaints and takes appropriate action.
Inspects licensed premises, other facilities and premises for compliance with relevant Municipal, Provincial and Federal legislation.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a recognized university or an equivalent Canadian BScN as per the CNO, and a valid license from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Experience in public health nursing, preferred, specializing in reproductive health, communicable disease control (Sexually Transmitted Infections), and sexual health.
Experience in delivering safe, compassionate, and ethical nursing care, utilizing critical thinking for assessment, planning, and evaluation of individuals in diverse settings.
Experience providing empathetic/ relational care to diverse clients and/or populations including those living with substance use, mental health, and housing challenges.
Ability to travel to and between multiple locations across Toronto including but not limited to North York, Etobicoke, Scarborough etc. within reasonable timeframes, including the secure transport of work-related materials (e.g., vaccines, medical supplies).
Access to a vehicle and G-class license are an asset.
Ability to work flexible hours which may include overtime, shift work, evenings, and weekends depending on the operational requirement or the nature of the public health emergency.
Ability to speak another language will be considered an asset.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain good public relations.
Ability to work independently in a self-directed manner.
Knowledge of relevant municipal, provincial, and federal legislation (e.g., infection control, communicable disease reporting, MFIPPA).

Skills

Public health nursing
Reproductive health
Communicable disease control
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexual health
Nursing care
Critical thinking
Assessment
Planning
Evaluation
Empathetic/ relational care
Interpersonal skills
Public relations
Independent work
Self-directed work
Digital health technologies
Electronic client data integration
Counselling
Consultation
Collaboration
Advocacy
Intervention delivery
Service coordination
Electronic health information system documentation
Community partnerships
Policy development
Electronic health information systems consultation
Mentoring
Training
Guidance
Report preparation
Data analysis
Professional presentations
Program development
Health promotion
Advocacy for healthy public policy
Social marketing
Community mobilization
Health education
Skill building
Outbreak management
Infection control
Surveillance
Case management
Contact tracing

Location

5110 Yonge St.
2340 Dundas Street West
Toronto

Work Type

Full Time
Permanent
35 hours per week
Monday to Sunday (includes evening shifts)
Varied shifts (days, afternoons and evening shifts)

Experience Level

Full-time
Part-time

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Equivalent Canadian BScN

Salary/Compensations

$48.15 -$52.66 per hour

About the Company

Toronto Public Health Sexual Health Clinics provide free and confidential sexual health services including STI and HIV testing, birth control counselling and low-cost birth control, pregnancy testing, counselling & referral and vaccines related to infections potentially caused by sexual transmission.
These services are targeted to individuals and their sexual contacts, regardless of age who experience barriers to accessing effective sexual health services through other service delivery routes.

Equal Opportunity

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.
The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization.
We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.