Public Health Nurse – Substance Use Prevention

Region of Peel

. Apply population health, public health, and nursing science concepts to guide practice .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMississauga • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$46 - CA$55 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public health nursing, applying population health concepts and evidence-informed decision-making to develop and evaluate health strategies. Proficient in community engagement, advocacy, and collaboration to promote equitable access to health services.

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Baccalaureate Degree In NursingCurrent License To Practice As A Registered NursePublic Health Nursing ExperienceCurrent Certification In CPR (BLS)Skills In Assessment, Planning, Implementation, And Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Population Health ConceptsEpidemiological Data AnalysisHealth Promotion ProgrammingEvidence-Informed Decision-MakingCommunity Development SkillsAssessment SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingHealth Status Data AnalysisPublic Health Emergency Response

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCustomer Service SkillsAdvocacy SkillsNegotiation SkillsConflict Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

Mobile SystemsComputer ApplicationsRelevant Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

Current License To Practice As A Registered NurseCurrent Certification In CPR (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Public HealthCommunity HealthHealth PromotionSocial JusticeEmergency Preparedness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply population health, public health, and nursing science concepts to guide practice
Provide health information, teaching, and counselling to individuals, groups, families, and communities
Assess client health status holistically and consider determinants of health
Recognize epidemiological data and service delivery patterns and trends
Identify information sources, community assets, resources, and values
Establish goals, outcome indicators, and evaluation measures with clients
Support clients in identifying health risks and making informed protective, preventive, and health-promoting choices
Facilitate community engagement and define health issues using community development and assessment skills
Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate public health strategies using Evidence Informed Decision-Making
Advocate for and contribute to healthy public policy
Collaborate with partners to address public health issues and service gaps
Develop and facilitate intersectoral partnerships and networks
Promote equitable access to health and related services and address social justice issues
Communicate about Peel Region services, public health programs, and community resources
Mentor and orient students, new staff, and colleagues
Participate in workgroups, research, quality assurance, and professional development initiatives
Support change management and workplace culture initiatives
Fulfill legal and professional nursing obligations
Participate in emergency preparedness, planning, training, and public health emergency response
Perform other duties supporting organizational goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or equivalent as recognized by a Canadian University
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse by the College of Nurses of Ontario
Previous nursing experience, or public/community health nursing experience, or public health consolidation placement as part of a BScN degree
Current certification in CPR (BLS)
Understanding of Peel’s diverse community and associated health impacts
Ability to provide non-stigmatizing, equitable and inclusive care
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, including diplomacy and confidentiality
Advocacy, negotiation, conflict management, and de-escalation skills
Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and participate in project work
Skills in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
Experience using evidence to guide work, including health status data, research evidence, and guidelines
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to apply appropriate theory and learning principles to practice
Proficiency with mobile and computer systems, applications, and relevant databases
Effective written and verbal communication, presentations, public speaking, and group facilitation skills
Ability to adapt to changing work environments and support emergency responses
Organization and time management skills
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, standby/on-call, and evenings as required
Ability to work and travel to multiple locations during the workday and use a personal vehicle for work-related purposes
Ability to work in an office or community setting up to 5 days per week
Preferred: experience facilitating groups and delivering presentations/workshops
Preferred: experience establishing partner relationships to develop, implement, and evaluate health promotion programming
Preferred: knowledge and experience applying health promotion models, frameworks, theories, and tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contract full-time position for 12 months
Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility
Job-based flexible hours of work
Accommodation throughout the recruitment process
Accessible formats and communication supports available
Opportunities for professional practice development, learning, mentoring, and participation in workgroups, research, and quality assurance initiatives