Regional Public Health Nurse

Job Description

The town of Dedham seeks a Regional Public Health Nurse with a focus in Maternal, Child, and Family Health to support the Norfolk County-8 (NC-8) Public Health Collaborative, comprising the towns of Canton, Dedham, Milton, Norwood, Walpole, Wellesley, and Westwood. The primary focus of this role is to support and expand the Wellesley Parent and Newborn Support Services program by learning from its model and developing regional initiatives-including outreach, education, and future home visits to support new parents across NC-8 communities.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Supporting childhood vaccination coordination and immunizations
• Conducting communicable disease surveillance and MAVEN coverage as needed
• Supporting seasonal camp health programs
• Assisting with additional public health programs, including clinics, health education, and community outreach.

This position involves collaboration across seven municipalities to assess community health needs, implement interventions, and participate in regional programs. It is 37.5 hours per week with an annual salary of $80,000-$85,000 and includes a $250/month travel stipend. Candidates must meet minimum requirements listed in the full job description on the town of Dedham’s website (link here).