Public Health Nurse (New Liskeard-School Health)

Position details

Position summary

Northeastern Public Health (NEPH) is seeking a Public Health Nurse to support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of school health programs and services that promote the health and well-being of school-aged children and youth. Working collaboratively with school communities and community partners, the Public Health Nurse applies a comprehensive school health approach, with consideration for the determinants of health and health inequities, to support positive health outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with schools and community partners.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate school health promotion initiatives.
• Coordinate and deliver school-based immunization clinics.
• Provide health education and resources to school communities.
• Participate in data collection and evaluation to support public health programming.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BScN).
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Knowledge of public health principles, including health promotion, disease prevention, determinants of health and health equity.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate public health programs.
• Fluency in both official languages is considered an asset;
• Access to a reliable vehicle and possession of a valid Ontario G or G2 driver's licence.
• Satisfactory police record check, in line with NEPH policy.
• Compliance with NEPH immunization requirements prior to starting.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application to:

Human Resources
Northeastern Public Health
[email protected]

Please ensure the competition number 2026.54.TFNL is clearly indicated in the email subject line.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. 

Northeastern Public Health is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Applicants requiring an accommodation are asked to make such requests when contacted for an interview. This posting is available in accessible formats on request.

Northeastern Public Health serves communities across northeastern Ontario, including Algonquin, Anishinaabe, Ojibwe, Cree and Métis communities. We welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, Francophones, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons and members of other equity-deserving groups.