PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

Job ID: 63915
Job Category: Health Services
Division & Section: Public Health, Tuberculosis Program
Work Location: 5100 Yonge Street, North York and 160 Borough Drive, Scarborough Ontario (Hybrid)
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary 9-month and 6-month vacancies
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $48.15 - $52.66
Shift Information: Monday-Friday, 7hrs/day, 35hrs/week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 2
Posting Period: 20-MAY-2026 to 29-MAY-2026

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE (TB Program) 
The Tuberculosis (TB) program is part of the Communicable Diseases (CD) directorate within Toronto Public Health. The Tuberculosis (TB) Program delivers comprehensive, equity focused public health services to prevent, detect, and manage TB in the community. It supports early identification and diagnosis of active TB disease including clients undergoing clinical evaluation, and provides client centered case management, treatment support including social work and directly observed therapy, and access to free TB medications to ensure successful treatment completion.

As a Public Health Nurse, you will be reporting to the TB program manager and responsible for delivering direct management of TB cases, contact investigations, and contributing to health promotion and education initiatives. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides public health nursing service for individuals, families, groups or 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.
• Provides independent outreach, engagement and service provision within clinics, childcare programs/daycares, shelters, schools, community agencies, workplaces, homes, TPH offices or in various community locations as required.
• Conducts relevant screening and health/ service assessment at the individual/ family/ school/ community level and develops appropriate plans to meet those needs, using a consultative approach. Assesses and makes referrals to other TPH Services, health professionals/ agencies and directs clients to community resources. Liaises with program areas and area office staff to ensure communication of relevant information and issues as per the Ontario Public Health Standards. 
• Completes independent home visits, work within the community and/or clinical services. Assesses health status and assists in developing and achieving health goals.
• Use digital health technologies for appropriate documentation in accordance with professional standards, relevant legislation and divisional policies and procedures.
• Uses clinical judgement to assess outputs from artificial intelligence and decision-support tools, according to professional standards, relevant legislation, and TPH policies & procedures.
• Integrates electronic client data and information (accessing, collecting, retrieving and analyzing) into clinical decision making and nursing practice.
• 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 where applicable. Advises/reports to appropriate authorities (e.g., Children's Aid Society) as required and within the bounds of related legislation.
• Maintains electronic health information system documentation and records (i.e. individual/family/group/client/school/organization) in accordance with divisional policies/procedures and College of Nurses (CNO) standards related to documentation, confidentiality and professional practice and the Personal Health Information Protection Act.
•  Collaborates and consults with community groups, coalitions and agencies such as schools, community centers, or workplaces and early years centers 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 community health issues and access to TPH programs and services.
• Provides consultation on policy development and implementation and the on the use of electronic health information systems (i.e. related to program workflows, privacy, security, data quality) based on appropriate legislation, professional standards and best practices.
• Represents TPH on assigned community networks and committees.
• Mentors, and provides orientation, training and guidance to existing and new staff, community professionals, school staff/parents or students/peers.
• Collaborates and liaises with other professionals, community agency staff and City of Toronto staff to identify health needs and participate 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, funding applications, professional reports (journal articles, conference abstracts), and requests for proposals for managerial approval. Participates in the generation of Ministry of Health reports, Requests for Proposals, contracts, sole source letters, and quotes for managerial approval. Contributes to reports needed for external funding sources (e.g. Heart Health) for managerial approval. Participates in tracking and processing budget, honoraria, cash advances, and petty cash.
• 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. Make presentations to other health professionals/colleagues.
• Participates in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and protocols and updates resources relevant to the program area.
• Participates in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation/research of public health and health promotion programs and initiatives, which include advocacy for healthy public policy, social marketing campaigns, community mobilization, health education and skill building.
• Participates in the divisional planning process including the development of work plans based on operational program plans.
• Reviews program specific community grant applications using specific program-based criteria and assists with selection process.
• Participates in the co-ordination of projects as determined by program specific operational plans.
• Provides direct care to clients in clinical, home and community settings. Provides clinical services under medical directives in certain situations (e.g., immunizations, Tuberculosis skin testing, physical examinations including but not limited to pelvic examination, Pap smear, and sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, sputum collection, treatment based on positive lab result for specific infections/diseases, manages anaphylaxis and provides immediate care/action in emergency situations. Performs venipuncture, orders laboratory tests, provides prescription for and/or dispenses medications as per policies and procedures e.g. STD medications, emergency contraceptive pill, oral contraceptives, TB medications). Reviews laboratory results and follows up as per policies and procedures.
• Reviews incoming lab slips reporting communicable diseases, provide assessment, counselling, education and referral to people diagnosed with a communicable disease/completes partner notification.
• Collects specimens for infectious disease testing as required and orders laboratory tests under medical directive.
• Ensures the collection of appropriate clinical specimens and forwards to laboratory for analysis. Receives, interprets test results and follows up on chest x-ray and CT scan reports, lab test results, prescribed medication and dosage with client and doctor and liaises with other health professionals as necessary. Ensures treatment is adequate for the disease. Ensure compliance with treatment for a reportable disease.
• Identifies tests and provides follow-up of individuals exposed to an infectious disease (i.e. contacts) in all appropriate settings including high-risk settings. (i.e. shelters, schools, workplaces etc.)
• Supports TPH response to emergencies requiring Public Health assistance.

Key Qualifications: 

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. A bachelor’s degree in nursing from a recognized university and a valid license as a Registered Nurse from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
2. Experience in public health nursing or in the prevention and control of various communicable diseases, including diseases of Public Health Significance.
3. Experience with one of the following: outreach capacity in diverse settings, conducting home visits, or providing direct patient care within multidisciplinary teams.
4. Experience as a Registered Nurse in providing empathetic/relational care for vulnerable clients (i.e. newcomers, those living or experiencing substance use, mental health, and housing challenges).
5. Must possess a valid Ontario Driver's License Class "G" with regular access to a vehicle and willing to drive within Toronto.

You must also have:

• Knowledge in Tuberculosis Prevention and Control, and epidemiological principles and practices.
• Proficient in using computerized information systems, complex health databases (i.e. IPHIS) and/or electronic medical records.
• Ability to prepare reports, provide health promotion and educational activities, and to prepare media releases, flyers, and other documents.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include overtime, shift work, evenings, and weekends depending on the nature of the public health emergency.
• Ability to speak another language will be considered an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain good public relations.
• Ability to work independently in a self-directed manner.
• Knowledge of relevant municipal, provincial, and federal legislation (e.g., infection control, communicable disease reporting, MFIPPA).

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation
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