About the Role
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Urban Health Outreach works with homeless, marginally housed, street affected and newcomer to Canada clients to help them achieve their desired health goals. The incumbent, as part of a multidisciplinary team, provides client-centred primary care within a care modality, which respects client needs and choices, and within a health care framework, which emphasizes health promotion and education, disease prevention and on-going client education. The Urban Health Outreach RN works in collaboration with community organizations serving the homeless and newcomer populations.
Requirements
Bachelor degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Eligible for membership with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario.
Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a community and/or public health setting.
Work experience with street affected underserved individuals with mental health and
Knowledge of the health needs of people experiencing homelessness and newcomer
Skills and experience working with diverse populations.
Demonstrated respect and value for the diversity of the community and individuals.
Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team.
Strong clinical assessment skills.
Good problem solving skills.
Strong verbal communication skills and experience, including de-escalation strategies and
Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
Advocacy skills.
Proficient with Windows-based computer systems, in particular email and MS Word.
Available to work occasional evenings.
Ability to travel in a time-efficient manner to various locations within a reasonable distance of
Language designation
English, written and spoken.
French, written and spoken.
Start Date
As soon as possible
How to “Express an Interest” for this Opportunity:
Submit your letter of interest along with your résumé on or before May 26, 2023 by 11:59pm to
Please note the following:
- The subject line of your email should read “Registered Nurse – Urban Health Outreach”
- The file name for your resume should read: “(last name)_(first name)_ Resume”
- The file name for your cover letter should read: “(last name)_(first name)_ Cover Letter”
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants invited to an interview will be contacted.
Candidates requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should contact us at jobs@centretownchc.org so arrangements can be made. CCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce and as such we encourage applications from individuals who reflect the broad diversity of communities we work with.
Centretown CHC has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, as such applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and provide proof of vaccinations to be considered for employment. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for persons with medical exemption or other exemptions under the Ontario Human Rights Code.