About this role
The Public Health Nurse applies public health knowledge, techniques, and skills to promote health and wellness and prevent disease in accordance with the Ontario Public Health Standards and associated Protocols and Guidelines; and the Health Protection and Promotion Act and associated Regulations. The Public Health Nurse promotes public health through activities including surveillance of data and trends over time; case management; contact identification, tracing and notification; contact management; investigation of sources; teaching, counselling, and education; working with stakeholders on initiatives that support public health; and continuously monitoring the indicators of community health.