Brant County Health Unit·Brantford, Ontario
The Public Health Nurse provides nursing interventions to promote and preserve the health of communities, families, and individuals across the lifespan. They also function as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate public health programs and services.
Posting #242026
Brantford-Brant: REGULAR, FULL-TIME (Current Vacancy)
At Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH), our people are our greatest strength.
As one of Ontario’s public health units, we are determined defenders of community health.
Our public health focus on prevention, protection, and promotion contributes to healthier outcomes across Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk.
We are unshakeable in our commitment to being a trusted and authentic source of public health knowledge, guided by the Health Protection and Promotion Act and the Ontario Public Health Standards.
We safeguard the well-being of everyone – no matter who they are or where they come from.
The Public Health Nurse will be responsible for the provision of nursing interventions which promote and preserve the health of communities, families and individuals across the lifespan; functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs and services; uses principles of community development to identify health issues, advocates for policy change; applies innovative health promotion strategies to facilitate healthy living in the community.
Employment conditions in accordance with the ONA Brantford Nurses’ Collective Agreement.
Please apply with your cover letter and resume quoting Posting #242026 by August 24, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of this competition only and is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act.
Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.
As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening and assessing applicants. These tools are designed to support our recruitment process but do not make final hiring decisions. All interview and hiring decisions are made by human resources and hiring managers.
Candidates must hold a BScN with preparation in public health nursing and current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses. A valid Ontario driver's license and reliable vehicle access are required for community-based service delivery.
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Market context
Ontario nursing roles are often driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, long-term care, community care, and emergency settings. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold the required registration, have at least 18 months of experience, and bring current CPR/BLS, with ACLS and CTAS adding value for emergency postings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your credentials and tailor your application to the specific unit or setting.