Job Description
Public Health Nurse, Communicable Disease Investigation & Outbreaks
Health Services, Communicable Diseases
Status: (6) Regular Full Time positions
Salary Range: $46.00 to $54.59 per hour as per the collective agreement
Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode
Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga
Hours of work: 35 hours per week
CUPE Local 966
Calling all Public Health Nurses and Baccalaureate prepared Registered Nurses …
Peel Region is looking to hire qualified PHNs. Do you want to work in Public Health? If yes, we are looking to match your interests and skills with our vacancies!
The Communicable Disease Investigations and Outbreaks team requires self-directed individuals to work within a collaborative environment to deliver services in accordance with the Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS) for Communicable Disease Control.
Team Specific Responsibilities:
- Case, contact & outbreak management for reports of communicable diseases of Public Health Significance (DOPHS)
- Investigate and conduct outbreak management for gastrointestinal and respiratory outbreaks in Acute Care/Long Term Care Homes/Retirement Homes/congregate living settings and provide direction for infection prevention and outbreak control measures
- Develop, foster and facilitate inter-sectoral partnerships and networks using team building, negotiation, conflict management and group facilitation
- Provide health information, teaching and counselling to clients as part of case and contact management of DOPHS
- Counsel and educate on health promotion, disease prevention and public health interventions including immunization, prophylaxis and/or harm reduction
- Develop and maintain linkages and work collaboratively with health professionals, agencies and other external partners (e.g. physicians, local hospitals and community health agencies, Long Term Care, Public Health Ontario, Immigration Refugee Citizenship Canada)
- Work collaboratively with team members, demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, problem solving, effective communication and continuous quality improvement, to meet the operational needs of the program and our clients
- Assist supervisor in program development including, but not limited to, developing procedures, work instructions and support materials related to case, contact and outbreak management
- Participate in resource development, and training in preparedness to address new or emerging infectious diseases
- Support Communicable Diseases Urgent Responses as required
- Documentation and data entry in electronic medical records and sharepoint documentation system and reporting to the MOHLTC through iPHIS
Team Specific Requirements:
- Minimum one year of case and contact management of non-COVID disease of public health significance (DOPHS) and 1 year of outbreak management experience in congregate living settings (Long Term Care Homes, Retirement Homes, Acute Care Settings and other Congregate Living Settings)
- Experience supporting non-COVID Communicable Disease (CD) urgent responses an asset
- Experience with Communicable Disease (CD) on-call program is an asset
- Experience working with epi curves an asset
- Completion of an IPAC course or participation in an IPAC committee
- Resource development such as policy and procedure writing, creation of tools, etc an asset
- Leading a project or working group an asset
- Strong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Training or mentorship experience
- Public speaking or presentation skills an asset
What you will do in the role:
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify and address public health issues and service gaps to achieve improved health outcomes
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills via the telephone and email with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, health care providers and community facilities
- Apply a holistic approach to assess the health status and functional competence of clients with consideration of the impact of the determinants of health
- Identify and analyze how clients' culture, attitudes, beliefs and feelings about health influence 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 research, quality assurance initiatives, and mentorship opportunities as appropriate
- Apply knowledge regarding concepts of population health status, inequities in health, determinants of health, and strategies for health protection and promotion to guide practice
- Demonstrate culturally sensitive approaches and strategies with diverse populations
- 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
- 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
What the role requires:
- 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
- Current certification in BLS
- Minimum one year of case and contact management of non-COVID disease of public health significance (DOPHS) or minimum one year of outbreak management experience in congregate living settings (Long Term Care Homes, Retirement Homes, Acute Care Settings and other Congregate Living Settings)
Skills/Abilities:
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advocacy, negotiation and conflict management skills
- Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation skills
- Relevant computer skills (MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and the ability to work with databases
- Effective public relations, presentation, public speaking, group facilitation and diplomacy skills
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Ability to apply appropriate theory and learning principles to practice
- Knowledge of Peel’s diverse community and associated health impacts
Nice to have:
- Experience in public health nursing
- Experience with policy and procedure development and update
- Experience with CD On-Call and/or urgent response
- Experience with infection prevention and control
- Experience with iPHIS platform
Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.
It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:30AM - 8:30PM availability is required, as per the Collective Agreement.
Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with in-person interviews at 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga.
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About Us
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.
Additional Information
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.
