Public Health Nurse

PROGRAM AREA: Epidemiology & Research CQI Health Equity (CQI)

ABOUT US

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a twotier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a fulltime employee and includes employermatched contributions.
• Employer of Choice Recognized as the highestranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
• Benefits and Wellness Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for daytoday products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Provides consultation support regarding quality improvement related tohealth promotion and protection activities including assessment early detection and intervention educational strategies disease surveillance and investigation and harm reduction strategies in order to enhance the wellbeing and prevent the occurrence of illness of individuals families and communities or to return them to optimal health.
• Provides leadership in promoting community activation strategies in order to increase the communitys knowledge of and ability to influence determinants of health.
• Participates in the development of public policy and social marketing strategies to advocate for and promote healthier communities.
• Collaborates with community partners in the development and delivery of health promotion and protection activities.
• Plans implements and evaluates health promotion programs services and strategies based on needs assessments and in compliance with legislative requirements.
• Reviews relevant literature and interprets data (e.g. demographic profiles epidemiological trends service gaps consumer attitudes) in order to recommend implementation monitoring and evaluation strategies.
• Utilizes evidenceinformed research and best practices to guide program development delivery and practice.
• Practices within the scope of the College of Nurses of Ontario Professional Standards of Practice.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns as appropriate.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a Baccalaureate University Degree in nursing including public health.
• Current Certificate of Registration as a Registered Nurse from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• A valid CPR certificate.
• Satisfactory Police Criminal Background Check.
• Valid Ontario Class G drivers license and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including communication innovation teamwork and collaboration and personal ownership.
• Knowledge of population health social determinants of health resiliency and the ability to utilize current theories and best practices to develop effective health promotion strategies in the specific program area.
• Ability to consult with individuals and groups to make recommendations related to policy development and implementation.