Public Health Nurse (Infectious Diseases)

At a glance

• Temporary full-time contract: up to 9 months, ending July 30, 2027
• 35 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (flexible within 8:00am to 10:00pm; evening clinic hours 12pm to 8pm; up to 4 Saturdays per year starting July 1, 2026)
• Location: 99 Regina Street, Waterloo, ON
• Salary range: $44.61 - $60.31 per hour
• Union: ONA 15 PH Grade

Full posting

Department: Vaccine Preventable Disease · Location: Waterloo, ON, CA Apply now » Public Health Nurse (Infectious Diseases) Job Number: 5047 Job Type: Temporary Full-Time Vacancy Reason: Temporary Temp Contract Length: Up to 9 months (ending July 30, 2027) Location: 99 Regina Street, Waterloo, ON Number of Positions: 1 Department: Public Health and Paramedic Services Division:Infectious Diseases (Clinical Services, Vaccine Preventable Diseases) Hours of Work: 35 hours per week Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (the normal workday may be altered within the hours of 8:00a.m.to 10:00p.m. Evening clinic hours are 12 pm to 8pm. No nurse is required to alter their day more than twice a week. Starting July 1, 2026, nurses will be scheduled to work up to 4 (four) Saturdays per year) Union: ONA 15 PH Grade: ONA 15 Public Health - Public Health Nurse BScN Salary Range: $44.61 - $60.31 per hour Posting Date: October 29, 2026 Closing Date: November 5, 2026 Current Assignment:Provides public health nursing services in support of Infectious Diseases Division programs. Plans, coordinates, and delivers clinical services, including immunization, testing, treatment, and consultation and support to health care providers. Participates in surge response activities to address emerging public health needs and operational priorities. About Us! The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to: • Taking only what we need • Leaving some for others • Keeping the dish clean This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity. Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community. The Role Provides public health nursing services with a focus on health promotion, health protection, and disease and injury prevention specific to an assigned program area, per Ontario Public Health Standards and the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and practices as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act, the Nursing Act, and other professional nursing organizations, and consistent with the mission, vision, values, and strategic direction of the Department, including nursing competencies. Program areas: Sexual Health team, Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis team, Vaccine Preventable Diseases team, Outreach Services team, Clinic, Action, Response and Education (CARE) team Duties/Responsibilities • Applies nursing science and the nursing care process to client groups. Provides case management, health counselling, consultation, clinical services, education, and resources to targeted individuals, groups, and stakeholders. Completes screening and intake assessments. • Maintains client and committee records (electronic and manual). Completes documentation, reports, and statistics. • Develops and implements communication strategies to educate and encourage behaviour change at the individual, community, and policy levels as it relates to improving the health status of assigned priority and universal populations. • Implements community engagement strategies to build the capacity of community groups and networks; provides support, guidance, and knowledge to help groups identify and influence determinants of health. • Coordinates consultation and planning teams within the Department and in the community, involving various agencies and staff. • Advocates for policy changes related to improved access and health status specific to assigned priority and universal populations. • Engages in collaborative, interdisciplinary, and intersectoral approaches to address health risks of priority and universal populations. Collaborates and develops effective relationships with colleagues and other community professionals and stakeholders in developing and delivering health promotion and protection activities for assigned priority and universal populations, facilitate continuity of care and to deliver comprehensive client care with optimal outcomes. • Uses harm reduction principles grounded in the concepts of health equity and social justice to identify and reduce or remove risk factors/barriers in a variety of environments and settings (e.g., homes, neighbourhoods, community sites, workplaces, schools). Additional Duties/Responsibilities • Participates in surveillance activities, analysis, and uses data to identify and address health issues within a population or community. Monitors, analyzes, and interprets information (e.g., health status data, community needs assessment, current research data, and patterns/trends in epidemiological data and service delivery) as it relates to strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services for priority and universal populations. • Engages in research and monitors health-related publications, trends, and frameworks to guide program development, inform practice, and improve the health of priority and universal populations. Evaluates and modifies health promotion programs as needed. • Develops and actively participates in an individual continuous professional development plan to support ongoing quality improvement and maintain professional nursing and public health standards. Furthers professional competence by participating in programs, seminars, and workshops. • Provides nursing expertise and support in departmental initiatives such as immunization campaigns, infectious disease case and contact management and outbreaks and other emergency responses. • Acts as a preceptor to nursing students and volunteers. • Represents the Department, Division, and/or program on community initiatives, committees, and coalitions. • Keeps manager informed of pertinent day-to-day issues related to work assignments. • Maintains and safely handles a computer/tablet, cell phone, audiovisual equipment, program and educational materials. Informs manager regarding equipment and repair needs. • Consults extensively with all levels of staff to carry out Ontario Public Health Standards, through implementation of program operational plans and delivery of multi-disciplinary health services. Consults with and provides in-service training to other program, divisional, and regional staff. • Regularly consults with colleagues in other health units, and provincial and federal ministries to discuss programs and services. Works with external research consultants, as required. • Performs related duties as assigned. • Reviewing records and lab results • Case and contact management of diseases of public health significance under the HPPA (including Adverse Events following immunization) • Providing immunizations and clinical services specific to sexual health and infectious diseases • Providing birth control • Providing counselling related to pregnancy prevention and healthy sexuality Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Must possess a current Certificate of Competence as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and a Baccalaureate degree that includes preparation in Public Health. • Maintains professional competence as a Registered Nurse by the College of Nurses of Ontario as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act. • Current CPR certification, immunization status, and proof of immunity for Hepatitis B are required. • Knowledge of and ability to comply with policies, procedures, Ministry of Health Standards, Ontario Public Health Standards, Health Protection and Promotion Act, Health Care Consent Act, Personal Health Information Protection of Privacy Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Nursing Act, Child and Family Services Act, and other related legislation and professional guidelines and standards. • Knowledge, skill, and judgment in the application of nursing science and nursing process; assessment and history taking; child, adolescent, and adult learning principles; life cycle/maturational stress factors; and the etiology of health factors specific to priority and universal populations. • Skill in project management, strategy development, and report writing. Critical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills. • Knowledge and application of health surveillance data as it applies to assigned areas of work. • Understanding of and ability to apply health promotion and communication strategies in collaboration with others to raise awareness of health issues and place social justice and health equity on the public agenda. • Knowledge of how social, economic, and environmental factors affect health, health promotion strategies, and current community health developments; use of social justice concepts to improve the health and wellbeing of the public; and capacity building, advocacy, and policy development for priority and universal populations. • Leadership, facilitation and team-building skills. Ability to model, support, and serve as a preceptor for professional and skills development. • Skill in priority setting, organization, and self-directed learning, with minimal supervision. • Skill in community organization and conducting informal and formal assessments of health needs for priority and universal populations. Creative ability and experience in providing innovative health promotion activities; engaging others and motivating productive participation of community groups, schools, individuals, and staff to meet program objectives; and building