PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
Job ID: 38109
- Job Category: Health Services
- Division & Section: Public Health, PH Communicable Disease Control
- Work Location: 2340 Dundas Street West & 662 Jane Street
- Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent
- Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $42.72 - $46.81 ;PSG:TF0177; Wage Grade: 13
- Shift Information: Mon-Fri 7hrs/day 35hrs/wk
- Number of Positions Open: 1
- Posting Period: 16-May-2023 to 31-May-2023
Major Responsibilities:
- Provides public health nursing service for individuals, families, groups and the community according to the program specific policies and procedures and program and operational plans of TPH, the Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice and the standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Carries out work in various sexual health clinic locations, TPH offices and various community locations as required. Provides direct care to clients in clinical settings
- Provides clinical services under medical directives in certain situations (e.g., immunizations, physical examinations including but not limited to pelvic examination, Pap testing, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, treatment based on positive lab result for specific infections, manages anaphylaxis and provides immediate care/action in emergency situations
- Performs venipuncture, orders laboratory tests, provides prescription for and/or dispenses medications as per clinic policies and procedures, e.g., STI medications, emergency contraceptive pill, oral contraceptives)
- Reviews laboratory results and follows up as per clinic policies and procedures. Reviews incoming lab slips reporting communicable diseases, provides assessment, counselling, education and referral to people diagnosed with a communicable disease/completes partner notification
- Ensures the collection of appropriate clinical specimens and forwards to laboratory for analysis. Receives, interprets test results and follows up on lab test results, prescribed medication and dosage with client and doctor
- Ensures treatment is adequate for the disease. Ensures compliance with treatment for a reportable disease
- Identifies, tests and provides follow up of contacts in all appropriate settings including high risk settings
- Carries out independent home visits and/or clinical services. Assesses individual/family status and assists the individual/family in developing and achieving health goals. Counsels, consults, collaborates and advocates for clients. Provides appropriate public health services and liaises with and refers to other health professionals and agencies as needed
- Delivers interventions to individuals and families in hi-risk situations and acts as the service coordinator for these families. Advises/reports to appropriate authorities (e.g., Children's' Aid Society) as required and within the Page 2 of 3 bounds of related legislation
- Maintains client records and necessary documentation according to the policies and procedures of TPH as well as the Standards of Practice set out by the College of Nurses
- Collaborates and consults with community groups, coalitions and agencies such as schools, community centres, or to assess health needs, and in partnership with the community group or agency plan/deliver and assist in evaluation of TPH program and services
- Facilitates community partnerships, and liaises with community agencies, groups or organizations to address sexual health issues and access to TPH program and services. Also provides consultation on policy development and implementation based on appropriate legislation and best practices
- Represents TPH on assigned community networks and committees
- Mentors and provides orientation and training to new staff, students and peers
- Collaborates and liaises with other professionals, community agency staff and City of Toronto staff to identify health needs and participates in the development of community partnerships and action plans to meet those needs
- Prepares, submits and presents activity reports, data and other reports, e.g., such as documentation, time and activity data collection
- Participates in tracking and processing cash (from contraceptive and medical device sales
- Appears and gives evidence in court and inquests when subpoenaed in consultation with management and legal services
- Presents and participates in professional conferences and workshops. Makes presentations to other health professionals/colleagues
- Participates in the development of policy, procedures and protocols and updates resources for managerial approval
- Supports TPH response to emergencies requiring Public Health assistance
Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
- A Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a recognized university and a valid licence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Considerable experience working in a clinical setting.
- Experience working in a Sexual Health Clinic setting.
- Experience in interviewing and the follow up of people (and their partners) diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI/HIV).
- Possession of a valid Class "G" Ontario Driver's License and access to a vehicle.
You must also have:
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain good public relations.
- Ability to work independently in a self-directed manner.
- Ability to implement health promotion strategies.
- Ability to work flexible hours which may include overtime, shift work, evenings and weekends.
- Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:
City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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Accommodation
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