RN/RPN - Casual Relief

RN or RPN

1 Casual Relief Position

Longlac Site

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

We are currently seeking a casual RN/RPN, who as a valuable member of the Community Health Centre 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. The casual status Nurse will have no schedule, the shifts will be offered to work and a minimum of 2 shifts per month.

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/employment/

The deadline for applicants is Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:30 pm.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to:

Debbie Inman, Manager of Human Resources CHRL

NorWest Community Health Centres

525 Simpson Street

Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6

FAX: 622-7637

www.norwestchc.org

NWCHC’s is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. We would like to thank all those that apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.