Competition: #0051-24

Position: Public Health Nurse
Status: Temporary, full-time (up to 8 months)
FTE: 1.0
Union: ONA
Wage: $46.02 - $50.53/hour
Division: Health Protection
Department: Communicable Disease Prevention and Control
Location: Lindsay
Closing date: October 15, 2024 - 4:30 PM

Position Summary:

As a member of the Communicable Disease Prevention & Control department (CDPC) of the 
Health Protection Division, the CDPC Nurse is accountable to CDPC Management for the 
implementation of the assigned Requirements of the Infectious and Communicable Diseases
Prevention & Control Program Standard, Immunization Standard, and/or School Health Standard
of the Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS) 2018 and related protocols and guidelines
including but not limited to the:

-Infection Prevention and Control Protocol
-Infection Prevention and Control Complaint Protocol
-Infection Prevention and Control Disclosure Protocol
-Infectious Diseases Protocol
-Institutional/Facility Outbreak Management Protocol
-Sexual Health and Sexually Transmitted/Bloodborne Infections Prevention and Control Protocol
-Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Protocol
-Vaccine Storage and Handling Protocol
-Immunization for Children in School and Child Care Settings Protocol
-Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction Guideline
-Ontario Public Health Standards and Protocols and other duties as assigned by CDPC 
Management.

Areas of emphasis may include Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control; Sexual Health, 
Sexually Transmitted Infections and Blood-borne infections (including HIV); Tuberculosis 
Prevention and Control; Immunization and/or Harm Reduction

All Registered Nurses employed by HKPRDHU are required to maintain competency in 
immunization and participate in clinics as required.

The CDPC Nurse is expected to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to 
apply, adapt, choose and/or recommend changes to established methods, procedures or policies 
and/or to develop new procedures for approval to complete assigned work. The CDPC Nurse will 
seek direction when solutions to problems are not apparent and/or are not within the intent of 
established practices including scope of practice.

The position involves travel and variations of the working day.

Administration and Human Resources

• • Maintains knowledge of and complies with Health Unit and divisional policies and 
  procedures and relevant legislation.
  • Maintains knowledge of and complies with the current collective agreement with the local 
  bargaining unit of ONA.
  • Participates in performance management.
  • Advises Director/Manager of issues, needs and accomplishments.
  • Generates regular, timely, complete and accurate records and reports to adequately reflect 
  the implementation of the assigned program areas and reports as required by Health 
  Promotion Management and/or the MOH.
  • In consultation with Health Promotion Division members and Management, may assist in 
  the planning, preceptorship and evaluation of placements for students in appropriate fields 
  of study.
  • Works in accordance with the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and 
  Safety in the Workplace.
  • Consults with the Chief Nursing Officer on matters related to professional practice.

Professional

• • Provides information and advice to Health Promotion Management, Health Unit staff, 
  community partners and the general public regarding assigned program areas.
  • Maintains competency by attending appropriate continuing education workshops, 
  conferences and seminars, through private study and/or participation in networks as 
  approved by Health Promotion Management, and in accordance with Regulated Health 
  Professionals Legislation.
  • Maintains effective working relationships with Health Unit staff, and personnel of other 
  community agencies and volunteers.
  • Liaises with Ministry Consultants, elected and appointed Officials, other health units, 
  provincial organizations, and other agencies in consultation with Health Promotion
  Management and/or the MOH.
  • Represents the Health Unit, division and/or assigned program areas on committees, boards 
  and task forces as appropriate and as approved by Health Promotion Management.
  • Documents in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and College of 
  Nurses practice standards.

Financial

• • May recommend to Health Promotion Division members and Management the purchase of 
  equipment, supplies and materials necessary for the assigned programs.
  • In consultation with Health Promotion Management, may prepare budget for assigned 
  projects, obtaining community partner input (and approval, if necessary) as appropriate.
  • May assist in the preparation of proposals for external funding to enhance programs and 
  research projects.
  • May provide input to draft financial reports for approval by Health Promotion Management 
  in preparation for submission to outside funders as required.

Program

• • Participates in collaborative, cooperative, coordinated work within assigned program areas 
  and with other Health Unit staff and partners as appropriate to support the efficient and 
  effective implementation of assigned programs.
  • Participates in the implementation of the emergency preparedness and response plan as 
  assigned.
  • In collaboration with Health Promotion Division members and community partners as 
  appropriate, participates in the assessment, planning, development, implementation, 
  evaluation and documentation of assigned Health Promotion Division programs.
  • Participates in division, team and individual meetings as requested by Health Promotion
  Management for the purpose of ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of assigned 
  programs. 
  • Participates in existing community partnerships as assigned and/or creates community 
  partnerships to facilitate implementation of assigned programs. 
  • Participates in research projects as assigned. 
  • Uses clinical nursing skills to assess health status, plan, implement and evaluate appropriate 
  interventions for individuals, families, groups and communities.
  • Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives as assigned.
  • Complies with the Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee’s relevant best 
  practice documents.

Physical

• • Works in a safe manner as required by Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
  • Performs work in an environment (primarily indoors) with little to no exposure to 
  disagreeable conditions or hazards.
  • Does light physical activity of long duration and medium physical activity of intermediate 
  duration.
  • Performs work involving almost continuous periods of mental, visual and/or auditory 
  concentration of intermediate duration and/or frequent periods of long duration.
  • Detects and works toward eliminating health hazards in all assigned areas.

Qualifications

1. Education

• • Requirements for employment as a Public Health Nurse as per Regulation 566 of the 
  Health Protection and Promotion Act
  • University degree in Nursing 

2. Experience

•  CDPC nurses in the following assignments: Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, Sexual 
  Health Services, Vaccine Preventable Diseases and/or Harm Reduction Services
  • Community/public health and/or health promotion experience is an asset

3. Other

• • Proof of current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario 
  • Proficiency in the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the role of Public Health, 
  Front Line Provider as defined by the Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada
  • Working knowledge of the OPHS
  • Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle
  • Current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Proof of immunizations required by HKPRDHU
  • Satisfactory completion of probationary period (3 months ONA) 
  • Current CPR and First Aid (HCP level) or willingness to be certified at this level within 
  two months of hire
  CDPC Nurses in the following assignments: Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, 
  Vaccine Preventable Nurse
  • Successful completion of Infection Control Certification is an asset

Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit is committed to doing our part in the fight against COVID-19 and other communicable diseases. All HKPRDHU employees are required to provide proof of having received three (3) COVID-19 doses and an annual influenza immunization before date of hire. HKPRDHU recognizes its obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code and will provide accommodation where such requests are authorized by the Medical Officer of Health.