Job Description

ONA

Windsor Site

Immunization Department

Full Time, Contract up to 15 months

Closing Date: November 19, 2026

Position Summary

The Registered Practical Nurse promotes, protects, and supports the health of individuals, families, and communities through evidence informed public health nursing practice. Serving clients, community partners, and interprofessional teams, the role applies public health and nursing principles to prevent disease, identify health risks, and improve population health outcomes. Guided by provincial standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements, the RPN delivers assessment, education, intervention, and case management services. Through collaborative practice and community engagement, the RPN helps reduce health inequities and enhances access to essential health resources across Windsor and Essex County.

Key Outcomes

• Improved population health through effective assessment, intervention, and evidence based public health nursing practices.
• Reduced disease transmission and health risks through timely investigation, prevention, and education initiatives.
• Enhances health equity by applying culturally relevant, evidence informed approaches tailored to diverse population needs.
• Enhanced community capacity and collaboration by building partnerships and supporting coordinated service delivery.
• Greater access to appropriate health services and supports for individuals, families, and priority populations.
• Increased compliance with public health standards, regulations, and reporting requirements.

Core Responsibilities

• Use practice standards to conduct assessments of individuals and families to identify health needs, determine a plan identify appropriate nursing intervention, and evaluate outcomes.
• Provide therapeutic client-centred care maintaining professional boundaries while using trauma and violence-informed principles, harm reduction, and cultural safety.
• Investigate health hazards and communicable disease concerns within the community.
• Educate and counsel clients to promote health and prevent disease.
• Build partnerships with community agencies to address emerging and ongoing public health issues.
• Assist in developing and communicating policies and plans that support community health.
• Manage client caseloads, including coordination of services across agencies and programs.
• Support enforcement of public health laws and regulations under the direction of the Medical Officer of Health.
• Assist with the development of, and implement medical directives as required by the Medical Officer of Health.
• Link clients and communities with appropriate resources and services to improve health outcomes.
• Lead or contribute to staff training, student education, and professional development activities.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with professional standards.
• Review and apply evidence based practices to inform care and program delivery.
• Promote health equity and address social determinants of health in all service interactions.
• Collaborate effectively within interprofessional teams to support integrated public health services.

Qualifications

Required

• Diploma in Practical Nursing from an accredited Ontario college
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
• Previous experience working as a Registered Practical Nurse is a requirement

Preferred

• Previous experience working as a nurse in Public Health is an asset

Other Requirements

• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload
• Working knowledge of Ontario Public Health Standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, collaboration tools, and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

Union Status: ONA

Reports To: Program Manager

Supervises: n/a

Hours of Work: 8:30am – 4:30pm with some evenings and weekends required

Work Environment: Office, hybrid may be offered, community

Travel: Minimal – within city

Competencies: Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada: Release 2.0

Equity and Inclusivity:

• Demonstrates inclusive, respectful practice when working with colleagues and the community
• Applies an equity lens to decisions, interactions, and service delivery
• Contributes to culturally safe environments, including engagement in required training

Wage Grid: ONA RPN Wage Grid $29.77 - $33.28 hourly

All WECHU staff are required to show proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella and varicella through immunization records or blood work AND provide a two-step Mantoux tuberculin skin test or one-step Interferon Gamma Release Assay test PRIOR to employment start.

A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) will be required as a condition of employment.

This position includes the option of hybrid work, whereby employees may be able to work remotely or from the office, based on departmental needs, job duties and personal work preferences. The successful candidate must reside within the province of Ontario and must be available to attend the office upon request.

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in any part of the process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

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