812 - EHIDCS - Sexual Health - Public Health Nurse Casual
812 - EHIDCS - Sexual Health - Public Health Nurse Casual
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Public Health Nurse (1 Casual position)
The MiddlesexLondon Health Unit has an exciting vacancy for a Casual Public Health Nurse to work on the Sexual Health team in the Environmental Health Infectious Diseases & Clinical Services (EHIDCS) division at our Citi Plaza location London Ontario.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Manager Sexual Health the incumbent will:
- Provide direct client care including nursing assessment treatment education counselling consultation referral and advocacy;
- Coordinate care for individuals and families with complex needs and for priority populations;
- Use a variety of health communication education and skillbuilding strategies to enhance access to sexual health services and promote optimal sexual health;
- Work under medical directives;
- Work in nurse led clinic providing sexual health clinical services;
- Build trusting nurseclient therapeutic relationships and create a safe space for clients to share personal and sensitive information;
- Support clients with more complex care needs in STI Clinic;
- Manage multiple complex sexual health issues over phone lines;
- Provide programs and services aimed at reducing sexually transmitted infections unplanned pregnancies substance abuse and sexual assaults;
- Conduct case and contact management for STBBIs;
- Provide sexual health promotion presentations and education at health fairs;
- Provide harm reduction materials and health teaching birth control and STI teaching and connect clients to community services;
- Provide coverage in the Needle Syringe Program;
- Maintain related records documentation and statistics;
- Prepare reports as required and in accordance with established standards and procedures using electronic medical records; and
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited nursing program (BScN);
- Current certificate of competence from the Ontario College of Nurses (CNO);
- Excellent interpersonal written/oral communication & presentation skills;
- Proficient technical skills in the areas of documentation Microsoft Office & Electronic Medical Records software;
- Flexible work hours are required (including Monday and Wednesday evenings starting at 4:00 pm till 8:30pm);
- Knowledge and experience with comprehensive population health promotion (e.g. working with community partners developing sexual health campaigns using social media etc.);
- Knowledge and experience in harm reduction sexual health sexually transmitted infections and birth control from both a clinical and health promotion perspective is strongly preferred;
- Preference will be given to those with experience and demonstrated ability to work with designated/marginalized/vulnerable clients engaged in atrisk behavior and in culturally diverse populations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients and families health care staff and community partners.
- Deescalation and conflict resolution skills an asset.
- Motivational Interviewing skills an asset.
- Phlebotomy skills are an asset;
- Preference will be given to those with experience working within a sexual health clinical setting; and
- The ability to communicate (oral and written) in French and/or any other language(s) is highly desirable.
The hourly rate for this position ranges from $38.41 to $51.39 based on qualifications and experience.
To apply to this position please go to and select Apply Now and submit a resume and cover letter as a single document by May 18 2025.
Please note: new applicants will need to create an online account to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at the MiddlesexLondon Health Unit; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The MiddlesexLondon 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. We encourage applications from equity seeking communities including Indigenous peoples racialized people persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA. Candidates are encouraged to voluntarily selfidentify 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 selfidentification with an equityseeking community will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.
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- Pay TypeHourly
Employment Type
Hourly
