JOB POSTING

JOB TITLE: Clinic Nurse, Relief

CLASSIFICATION: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Registered Nurse (RN)

DEPARTMENT: Primary Health Care

REPORTS TO: Manager, Primary Health Care

JOB TYPE: Casual/Relief

PAY RANGE: RPN $26.19 to $30.81

RN $34.68 to $41.80

START DATE: As soon as possible

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, April 12, 2024, at 4PM EST.

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About SWCHC

We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who are vulnerable because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.

SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.

JOB SUMMARY

SWCHC is looking for an experienced RPN/RN to work within our busy Primary Health Care Clinic. Responsibilities include but are not limited to performing nursing assessments, telephone triage, routine immunizations, other injections such as allergy shots, COVID-19 vaccinations, and other procedures within the scope of practice.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Current license with the College of Nurses of Ontario (RN/RPN)
• Current CPR (preferred)

Professional Experience

• Three to five years' experience in community nursing
• Previous clinic experience an asset.

• Previous experience using an EMR, preferably Practice Solutions Suite (PSS)

• Experience providing routine immunizations for all ages

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of primary health care and the social determinants of health
• Able to work effectively in an inter-professional environment.

• Knowledge and awareness related to cultural competence.

• Experience working with disadvantaged communities.

• Knowledge of nursing care related to Primary Care/Community Health/Chronic Disease Management

Language Capacity

• English required.
• French or other language(s) an asset

If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume by : Friday, April 12, 2024, at 4PM EST

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**It is the policy of SWCHC to require COVID-19 immunization for all employees, volunteers, and students, including those who work off-site with the following exceptions: Persons with a medical reason that prevents them from being vaccinated against COVID-19; Persons with other reasonable considerations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code that restrict them from being vaccinated against Covid 19 vaccination.**

Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity deserving communities. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.

Due to the high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.