Middlesex-London Health Unit·London, Ontario
Provide direct clinical care, assessment, and treatment for sexual health clients within a nurse-led clinic. Coordinate care for priority populations and conduct case and contact management for sexually transmitted bacterial and viral infections.
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has exciting opportunity for one full-time Public Health Nurse, to fill an existing vacancy on the Sexual Health team at our Citi Plaza, London location. Flexible work hours are required (including working evenings). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Manager, Sexual Health the incumbent will: Provide direct client care, including nursing assessment, treatment, education, counselling, consultation, referral, and advocacy; Coordinate care for individuals and families with complex needs, and for priority populations; Use a variety of health communication, education, and skill-building strategies, to enhance access to sexual health services and promote optimal sexual health; Work under medical directives; Work in nurse led clinic providing sexual health clinical services; Build trusting nurse-client therapeutic relationships and create a safe space for clients to share personal and sensitive information; Support clients with more complex care needs in STI Clinic; Manage multiple complex sexual health issues over phone lines; Provide programs and services aimed at reducing sexually transmitted infections, unplanned pregnancies, substance abuse, and sexual assaults; Conduct case and contact management for STBBI’s; Provide sexual health promotion presentations and education at health fairs; Provide harm reduction materials and health teaching, birth control and STI teaching, and connect clients to community services; Provide coverage in the Needle Syringe Program; Maintain related records, documentation and statistics; Prepare reports as required, and in accordance with established standards and procedures using electronic medical records; and Perform other duties as assigned.
Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited nursing program (BScN); Current certificate of competence from the Ontario College of Nurses (CNO); Excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication & presentation skills; Proficient technical skills in the areas of documentation, Microsoft Office, & Electronic Medical Records software; Flexible work hours are required (including Monday and Wednesday evenings until 8:30pm); Knowledge and experience with comprehensive population health promotion (e.g. working with community partners, developing sexual health campaigns, using social media, etc.); Knowledge and experience in harm reduction, sexual health, sexually transmitted infections, and birth control, from both a clinical and health promotion perspective is strongly preferred; Preference will be given to those with experience and demonstrated ability to work with designated/marginalized/vulnerable clients engaged in at-risk behavior and in culturally diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients and families, health care staff and community partners. De-escalation and conflict resolution skills an asset. Motivational Interviewing skills an asset. Phlebotomy skills are an asset; Preference will be given to those with experience working within a sexual health clinical setting; and, The ability to communicate (oral and written) in French and/or any other language(s) is highly desirable. The annual salary for this position ranges from $74,171.19 to $101,149.78 based on qualifications and experience. To apply to this position, please go to www.healthunit.com select “Apply Now” and submit a resume and cover letter as a single document by July 19, 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. Please see www.healthunit.com for further information about our programs and services. To apply to this position, please submit all applications electronically via our Career Opportunities page. Posting will remain open until filled. Accommodations are available, upon request, to support potential applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Should you require accommodation, please indicate in your cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
Requires a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BScN) and a current certificate of competence from the Ontario College of Nurses. Experience in sexual health, harm reduction, and working with marginalized populations is strongly preferred.
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