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PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

Job Type: Contract

Location: Mississauga, ON, CANADA; Brampton, ON, CANADA; Caledon, ON, CANADA;

Job Category: Healthcare Services and Wellness ; Nursing

Job Industry: Government and Public Sector

Job Career Level: Experienced

Number Of Positions: 1

Date Posted: Jul 3, 2012

The Region of Peel, the area just west of Toronto that includes Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon, is a dynamic blend of rural/urban cultures, industries and communities. We are one of Ontario's fastest growing municipalities, delivering a wide range of municipal services to over 1,000,000 residents and a thriving business community.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE –
INFECTION PREVENTION & SURVEILLANCE (PH12-18)
Duration: approximately nine (9) months
Health Services- Communicable Diseases

The Vaccine Management Program requires one self-directed, enthusiastic individual to work within a collaborative team environment to deliver services in accordance with the Mandatory Programs and Services Guidelines. You will be responsible for vaccine cold chain investigation and follow up; vaccine cold chain education and support for internal and external Regional clients. You will also support the Supervisor with program development and support the vaccine release in accordance with publicly funded vaccine criteria. In addition, you will develop and maintain linkages with other health professionals and agencies (e.g. physicians, local hospitals, schools, long term care centres and community health agencies) Examples of job activities (corresponding to the responsibilities listed above) may also include investigating vaccine cold chain failures at physicians’ offices and immunization clinics; approving the release of hepatitis A/B vaccine; reviewing and updating current vaccine management program policies and procedures; providing education and presentations to health care professionals and facilities and developing support materials for educational purposes.

Success requires: • a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or equivalency as recognized by a Canadian University • a current certificate of competence as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario • recent experience in public health (preferred) • knowledge of infection control practices and communicable diseases • knowledge of vaccines and current Ontario immunization schedule • knowledge of vaccine storage and handling guidelines • knowledge of vaccine stability and cold chain • effective communication skills, both oral and written • strong computer skills in MS Outlook and Word, Power Point and Excel • knowledge and experience with group facilitation and presentations • knowledge of Peel’s diverse community.

Compensation: $34.80-$41.72 + 6% vacation pay
Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga
Hours of work: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (travel to various clinics, pharmacies, hospitals and doctor’s offices located throughout the Region of Peel will be required)

Career Site for Public Health: www.peelregion.ca/health/recruitment

If this temporary full-time opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online, by October 11, 2012.

If you require assistance with the application process, please contact us directly.

At the Region of Peel, we respect diversity and treat one another in ways that are fair, courteous and compassionate, recognizing everyone's contributions. 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 all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Internal applicants will be kept apprised of their application status.

Foreign earned credentials may need to be assessed in order to determine Canadian equivalency. Please visit the Canadian Foreign Credentials Referral Office's website for further details. Service Canada also provides information regarding referral services toll-free at 1-888-854-1805.

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