Public Health Nurse (2 Temporary full-time positions)
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has exciting opportunities for two temporary full-time Public Health Nurses to work until December 2026 on the Healthy Babies Healthy Children’s Team in the Family and Community Health division at our Citi Plaza location, London, Ontario.
Under the direction of the Associate Manager, Healthy Babies Healthy Children, the incumbent will:
Deliver home visiting services as outlined in the Healthy Babies Healthy Children (HBHC) Program Protocol, 2018 and Guidance Document (2015 or as current)
Provide breastfeeding home visits and support to families, including those experiencing significant breastfeeding challenges, and following Baby-Friendly best practices
Conduct relevant screening and assessments with families
Provide evidence-based information and public health nursing interventions
Refer families to health, social service, and other community partners as needed
Work collaboratively with community agencies to ensure families receive the support and services needed, adhere to service coordination agreements with partner agencies, and provide service coordination for families as needed
Complete accurate and timely documentation as per agency policy, utilizing the Ministry ISCIS database and MLHU’s electronic client record
Participate in inter-team/interdisciplinary work within the Family and Community Health Division
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)
Proficient technical skills in the areas of documentation, Microsoft Office, and database software
Ability to work flexible hours
Valid Ontario Driver’s license and own transportation
Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
Demonstrated experience and expertise in critical thinking, problem-solving, and relationship-building
Ability to work autonomously in a variety of home and community settings
Demonstrated skills and experience in evidence-informed decision-making and in providing leadership
Demonstrated knowledge, skills and expertise in home visiting pregnant and postpartum individuals and/or families who are at risk and/or experiencing multiple challenges
Knowledge, skills and expertise in working with individuals and families, primarily in the areas of breastfeeding, growth and development, infant and parent mental health promotion, intimate partner violence, and positive parenting, and in providing trauma- and violence-informed care
Knowledge, skills, and expertise in engaging in a meaningful way, creating a safe and inclusive environment, and effectively working with diverse populations
Demonstrated understanding of health equity and experience in taking action to address health inequities
Demonstrated commitment to contributing to a positive workplace environment
Skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse population, has knowledge of health and social inequities
Education in NCAST Feeding & Teaching Scales, Baby-Friendly (BFI) practices and Partners in Parenting Education (PIPE) is considered an asset
Communication proficiency (written and verbal) in French and/or any other language is considered an asset
The hourly rate for this position ranges from $39.57 to $51.89 based on qualifications and experience.
To apply to this position, select “Apply Now” and submit a resume and cover letter as a single document by December 14, 2025. Please note new applicants will need to create an online account to apply via our career page https://www.healthunit.com/careers-and-students
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.
