• FULL-TIME
• Temporary

Vacancy Status: Please note that this posting is for an existing position

Job Type: Full-time, Contract (until June 30, 2026 with possibility of extension)

Pay Rate: $34.20 - $40.36 per hour

PROGRAM DETAILS

WellFort Community Health Services is a key partner in the Black, African, and Caribbean (BAC) Community Health and Wellness Collaborative, which works to advance equitable health outcomes in the Peel Region. This initiative aligns with broader provincial efforts, specifically Ontario Health’s Black Health Plan (BHAP), which focuses on providing culturally safe care and addressing systemic disparities.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Prevention Specialist, is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating Preventive Care Plan aimed at improving the overall health and well-being of the client and the community. This role is part of an integrated care team collaborating with other healthcare professionals, community organizations, providing health education, completed health assessments, preventive care planning, connection to resources, and interventions designed to prevent illness, injury, and promote healthy lifestyles.

While the proportion of time allocated to different functions may vary according to service needs, the Prevention Specialist role encompasses a combination of direct care, health promotion and education, advocacy, community development, program development and evaluation.

ACCOUNTABILITY 

• The Prevention Specialist will practice within the full scope of practice as outlined in, but not limited to, the following documents:

1. 1. The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Registered Nurse Practice Standard
   2. Nursing Act (1991) and Regulated Health Professions Act (1991)

• The Prevention Specialist will maintain privacy and confidentiality in accordance with the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Professional Code of Ethics and adhere to the policies and procedures of WellFort.