The Middlesex-London Health Unit has an exciting opportunity for one full-time Public Health Nurse to fill an existing vacancy on the Vaccine Preventable Disease Team in the Environmental Health, Infectious Disease & Clinical Services division located at Citi Plaza in London, ON.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Manager and Associate Managers, Vaccine Preventable Disease, the incumbent will:

Work in school, community and MLHU clinics to provide immunization services to clients (shifts available are Monday to Friday during the day with limited evening and weekend hours)
Conduct screening and assessment of clients’ immunization needs according to medical directives, the Publicly Funded Immunization Schedule for Ontario and Health Unit policies and procedures;
Provide education and monitor safe storage, handling and use of vaccines in the community;
Collaborate with partners to improve the health of priority populations and address health inequities related to immunization;
Provide public health nursing assessment, education, counselling, consultation, referral, and advocacy;
Function within the mission, philosophy and policies of both the Health Unit and the division;
Undertake and participate in any training required as identified by the Manager;
Maintain client confidentiality and ensure that all information is collected in accordance with Middlesex-London Health Unit policy and privacy legislation.
Maintain related health records, documentation and statistics;
Utilize evidence-informed practice; and,
Provide health education to clients seeking immunizations;
Transport, lift and carry equipment and supplies up to 15 lbs.
Comply with workplace safety policies and procedures including PPE requirements; and
Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited nursing program (BScN).
Current certificate of competence from the Ontario College of Nurses.
Excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication & presentation skills.
Proficient technical skills in the areas of documentation, Microsoft Office, and other database software.
Proficiency working in Panorama immunization database is an asset.
Knowledge of vaccines and experience with vaccine administration and completion of the Immunization Competency Education Program or equivalent certification is preferred.
Experience working with professional interpretation services is an asset.
Experience in implementing health equity strategies and working with multicultural populations.
The ability to communicate (oral and written) in French and/or any other language(s) is highly desirable.
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
Valid Ontario Driver’s license and own transportation.

The salary rate for this position ranges from $40.75 to $55.57 hourly based on qualifications and experience.

DIRECTIONS TO APPLY:

To apply to this position, please go to www.healthunit.com and select “Apply Now” and submit a resume and cover letter as a single document by June 8, 2026. Please note: new applicants will need to create an online account to apply.

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 2SLGBTQ+. 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.

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