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The Middlesex-London Health Unit has an exciting opportunity for 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 skill-building strategies, to enhance access to sexual health services and promote optimal sexual health;
• Work under medical directives;
• Work in nurse-led clinic;
• Build trusting nurse-client 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;
• Case and contact management for STBBI's;
• Sexual Health Promotion presentations/health fairs;
• Provide harm reduction materials and health teaching, birth control and STI teaching, connect clients to community services, and order supplies;
• Maintain related records, documentation and statistics; and,
• Prepare reports as required, and in accordance with established standards and procedures using electronic medical records.
• 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 at-risk behavior and in culturally diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients and families, health care staff and community partners.
• De-escalation and conflict resolution skills an asset.
• Motivational Interviewing skills an asset.
• Phlebotomy skills 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 $39.57 to $53.96 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 September 14, 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 Middlesex-London Health Unit; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Middlesex-London 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 self-identify 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 self-identification with an equity-seeking community will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

Please see for further information about our programs and services. To apply to this position, please submit all applications electronically via our Career Opportunities page.

Salary Details: The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr. Job Summary:

Come work as a Public Health Nurse at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Public Health Nursing team at the Whistler Health Unit. Apply today to join our team

As a Public Health Nurse with VCH you will:

• Utilize public health nursing knowledge and expertise to promote and protect the optimal health, well-being and safety of prenatal, infants, young children, youth, adults and families at all ages and life stages through selected and targeted programming.
• Provide a full continuum of services including prevention, health promotion and early intervention services to individuals/groups in a variety of community-based settings using an equity based approach to support population health and to mitigate the impacts of the social determinants of health with equity deserving populations.
• Establish and maintains interdisciplinary and community relationships with internal and external partners.
• Identify the client as an individual/community/system and determines necessary interventions using a continuum of public health nursing interventions such as screening, assessment, referral, advocacy, surveillance and monitoring, education, consultation and by responding to public health emerging issues.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of specialty nursing certificate (i.e. 20 hour breast/chest feeding education), BCCDC immunization certificate, BCCNM certified practice designation in contraceptive management and/or STI, as applicable and two (2) years' recent, related public health nursing experience including experience related to the designated client population (i.e. prenatal, infant, child, youth and/or adult), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver's license and access to personal vehicle for business related purposes.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of public health nursing theory, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of community development and health promotion principles and practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence informed nursing practice related to normal growth and development of relevant populations and appropriate screening and referral processes.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of communicable disease control practices and procedures including: prevention, promotion, reporting responsibilities and related procedures and immunization practices, including up to date immunization competency.
• Knowledge of Baby Friendly initiative, including completion of relevant breastfeeding course(s).
• Demonstrated certified practice related skills/abilities to provide contraceptive management and to assess and treat sexually transmitted infections.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families and outside agencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care, the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, care team and community partners and the ability to identify and facilitate community resources appropriate to clients' and families' needs.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel, teach, facilitate and coach individuals, families and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to deal sensitively and tactfully with clients and provide culturally sensitive nursing services to diverse and equity deserving populations.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritise work.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse situations, problem solve and facilitate resolutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with others to make evidence informed decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new and unexpected events.
• Demonstrated facilitation, mediation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational materials based on education theories and best practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic research principles and procedures, such as research ethics, research question, hypothesis and qualitative vs. quantitative data analysis methods, and demonstrated ability to participate in research.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement:

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Job Description

Salary: 52.41

Tlaamin Health operates within the Tlaamin Nation. The Tlaamin Nation is a modern, forward thinking, self-governing nation located on the beautiful upper Sunshine Coast (qathet Region).

Position Summary

Job Status: Permanent Full Time

Job Title: Public Health Nurse

Hours of Work: 8:30-4:30 Monday - Friday

Worksite: Tlaamin Health

Date Posted August 19, 2024

Close Date: Open until filled

Salary:52.41 per hour

Reports to: Health Director or Designate

Reference: # -PHN-FTP

Internal/External Posting

The Public Health Nurse is a key member of the health care team at Tlaamin Health, primarily responsible for promoting and protecting the optimal health, well-being and safety for families during all stages of life through universal targeted programming.

The successful applicant will be required to work in accordance with the BCGEU Collective Agreement as well as the applicable policies and procedures of Tlaamin Health and Tlaamin Nation. The successful applicant will be in good physical health. This position is open to applicants of all genders.

Key Responsibilities

Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Tlaamin policies, standards, practices and procedures as directed by the Director of Health. Maintains confidentiality as required pertaining to members, clients, employees and general matters of the Nation.

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  Demonstrated knowledge and skills in community health nursing theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
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  Critical Thinking - Demonstrated ability to assess safety and risk prior to entering familiar and unfamiliar home environments and to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.
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  Problem Solving - Demonstrated ability to manage any/all issues related to the public health environment internally and externally. To employ effective conflict resolution and reconciliation approaches, techniques, and strategies related to public health in community.
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  Independence - Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize clients and promote cooperation, assertiveness, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of policies or other protocols and ongoing professional development of self.
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  Resiliency - Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events and promote client-focused care with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preference, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
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  Collaboration - Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team with clients/caregivers to holistically assess/plan/monitor a wide variety of health challenges in the home/community setting and transitions through care continuums
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  Documentation - demonstrated ability to document timely and appropriate information in Mustimuxw - an electronic medical record (EMR) reporting system at Tlaamin Health, including assessments, decisions about client status, plans, interventions and client outcomes. Ability to effectively use related computer software, applications, and devices.
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  Confidentiality - Demonstrated ability to maintain client/caregivers privacy and confidentiality with respect to communication, documentation, and data, including when travelling between client homes and office/care settings
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  Communication - Demonstrated ability to develop rapport, trust and ethical relationships with clients/families, family care providers and other health care professionals; maintains professional boundaries in relationships in home and community settings. Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, nonverbal, written, electronic and social media
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  Facilitation & Coaching - demonstrated ability to teach, facilitate and coach employing teaching/learning strategies, adult education principles, methods and tools to transfer knowledge and engage clients/families in planning and self-management of care
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  Knowledge of provincial acts, regulations, and program policies and guidelines related to public health
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  Knowledge of mental health and substance use and health management and self-management support
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  Knowledge of community resources available for client/family support and related health services.
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  Knowledge of research, quality improvement, evaluation process and methodologies
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  Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, schedule and prioritize work.
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  Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
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  Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position
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  Knowledge of Indigenous health and wellness challenges and issues.
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  Advocates for, and uses culturally relevant and appropriate approaches, when building relationships and providing nursing services.
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  Comprehensive knowledge of public health nursing theory and procedures
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  Knowledge of community development and health promotion principles and practises.
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  Knowledge of informed nursing practice related to normal growth and development.
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  Knowledge of Indigenous health and wellness challenges and issues.
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  Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a vast network of clientele, coworkers and other professional health care staff.

Qualifications

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  Current practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses of BC (CRNBC)
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  Bachelors Degree in Nursing
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  Completion of specialty nursing certificate/certified practice (CRNBC)
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  2 years recent, related public health nursing experience
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  Valid BC Drivers License

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Occasional travel to attend meetings or training is required.

Additional Information

As per the current Public Health Orders all employees working for Tlaamin Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

How to Apply

Please reply by sending your resume accompanied with a cover letter to:

OR

Mail or drop off in person to:

Attention: Human Resources

Tlaamin Health

4895 Salish Drive

Powell River, BC

V8A 0B6

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

French

• or equivalent experience

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.