Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse

RN/RPN

1 FTE Contract –  Up to Two Years From September, 2024                            

 Longlac Site

One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.

We are currently seeking 1 FTE contract RN/RPN, as part of the clinical team, to use the principles of client centred care within the context of self-directed and interdisciplinary team approach, providing clinical care, illness prevention and health promotion within a community health centre environment.

This position has a competitive salary and the Health Care of Ontario Pension is an optional benefit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration.
• Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills.
• Strong ability to think critically and problem solve creatively
• Ability to work both independently, and collaboratively, within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Awareness and sensitivity to socio-economic and cultural issues.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQI+, newcomers, non-insured)
• Perform clinical activities according to the College of Nurses standards for nursing practice.
• Utilizes professional assessment skills to identify physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of clients.
• Knowledge and proficiency in current evidence based practices of primary care delivery, with an emphasis on health promotion and harm reduction.
• Proficiency in electronic charting.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Bilingualism in French and English would be an asset.

How to Apply:

Please visit https://norwestchc.org/team/

The deadline for applicants is Monday, September 9, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

This position will remain open until filled.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts to:

Debbie Inman, Manager of Human Resources CHRL

NorWest Community Health Centres

525 Simpson Street

Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6

FAX: (807) 622-7637 

www.norwestchc.org

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.