Casual RN/RPN

NorWest Community Health Centres•Thunder Bay, ON

2d•CA$29 - CA$46•Onsite

About The Position

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 two Casual RNs/RPNs to join our 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.

Requirements

RN/RPN with current College of Nurses of Ontario registration.
Minimum 3-5 years nursing experience.
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills.
Ability to work both independently, and collaboratively, within interdisciplinary team environment.
Proficiency in electronic charting.
Has awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within individuals who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured).
Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

Providing clinical care, illness prevention and health promotion within a Community Health Centre environment.
Perform clinical care 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.