Public Health Nurse, Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Competition #: 26-004-E

• Position Title:              Public Health Nurse, Vaccine Preventable Diseases
• Position Available:      March 2. 2026
• Position Category:      Temporary, Full-time Up to 8 months
• Reports To:                 Manager, Vaccine Preventable Diseases
• Union:                         ONA (Local 003 – Legacy HKPR)
• Wage:                         $47.41 - $52.06 per hour
• Office(s):                     Lindsay

Summary of Duties:

As a member of the Vaccine Preventable Diseases department (VPD) of the Clinical Services Division, the VPD Nurse is accountable to Clinical Services Management for the implementation of the assigned Requirements of the Infectious and Communicable Diseases Prevention & Control Program Standard, Immunization Standard, and/or School Health Standard of the Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS) 2021 and related protocols and guidelines including but not limited to the:

• Infection Prevention and Control Protocol
• Infection Prevention and Control Complaint Protocol
• Infection Prevention and Control Disclosure Protocol
• Infectious Diseases Protocol
• Institutional/Facility Outbreak Management Protocol
• Sexual Health and Sexually Transmitted/Bloodborne Infections Prevention and Control Protocol
• Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Protocol
• Vaccine Storage and Handling Protocol
• Immunization for Children in School and Child Care Settings Protocol
• Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction Guideline
• Ontario Public Health Standards and Protocols and other duties as assigned by CDPC Management.

All Registered Nurses employed by Lakelands Public Health (LPH) are required to maintain competency in immunization and participate in clinics as required.

The VPD Nurse is expected to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to apply, adapt, choose and/or recommend changes to established methods, procedures or policies and/or to develop new procedures for approval to complete assigned work. The VPD Nurse will seek direction when solutions to problems are not apparent and/or are not within the intent of established practices, including scope of practice. This position involves travel and variations of the working day. 

Minimum Qualifications and Position Requirements:

Education

• Requirements for employment as a Public Health Nurse as per Regulation 566 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act
• University degree in Nursing

Experience

• Community/public health and/or health promotion experience is an asset

Other

• Proof of current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario
• Proficiency in the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the role of Public Health, Front Line Provider as defined by the Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada
• Working knowledge of the OPHS
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
• Proof of immunizations required LPH
• Satisfactory completion of probationary period (3 months ONA)
• Current CPR and First Aid (HCP level) or willingness to be certified at this level within two months of hire

Clinical Services Nurses in the following assignments: Vaccine Preventable Diseases Nurse
•    Successful completion of Infection Control Certification is an asset

Responsibilities

Administration and Human Resources 

• Maintains knowledge of and complies with Health Unit and divisional policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
• Maintains knowledge of and complies with the current collective agreement with the local bargaining unit of ONA.
• Participates in performance management.
• Advises Director/Manager of issues, needs and accomplishments.
• Generates regular, timely, complete and accurate records and reports to adequately reflect the implementation of the assigned program areas and reports as required by Clinical Services Management and/or the MOH.
• In consultation with Clinical Services Division members and Management, may assist in the planning, preceptorship and evaluation of placements for students in appropriate fields of study.
• Works in accordance with the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.
• Consults with the Chief Nursing Officer on matters related to professional practice.

Professional 

• Provides information and advice to Clinical Services Management, Health Unit staff, community partners and the general public regarding assigned program areas.
• Maintains competency by attending appropriate continuing education workshops, conferences and seminars, through private study and/or participation in networks as approved by Clinical Services Management, and in accordance with Regulated Health Professionals Legislation.
• Maintains effective working relationships with Health Unit staff, and personnel of other community agencies and volunteers.
• Liaises with Ministry Consultants, elected and appointed Officials, other health units, provincial organizations, and other agencies in consultation with Clinical Services Management and/or the MOH.
• Represents the Health Unit, division and/or assigned program areas on committees, boards and task forces as appropriate and as approved by Clinical Services Management.
• Acts as a resource person for the Health Unit and community in planning Infection Prevention and Control programs, activities, and resoruces.
• Provides consultation for the development of surveillance systems for generating baseline infection rates to detect outbreaks.
• Provides consultation to daycares, schools, private businesses, industry, and Health Unit divisions on the development of policies and procedures concerning infection prevention and control. 

Financial

• May recommend to Clinical Services Division members and Management the purchase of equipment, supplies and materials necessary for the assigned programs.
• In consultation with Clinical Services Management, may prepare budget for assigned projects, obtaining community partner input (and approval, if necessary) as appropriate.