About the Role
The primary role of the nurse is to preserve and promote the health of clients of the community served by CCHC. Using the skills and knowledge of the nursing practice and following the standards and guidelines of the profession, the nurse provides care to individuals, families and groups within CCHC and in the community. Nursing care is provided within the context of a inter-disciplinary primary care team and recognizes that the social determinants of health affect health throughout life.
Requirements
Bachelor degree in Nursing.
Possession of, or eligibility for, registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Eligible for membership with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario.
Minimum of 5 years nursing experience.
Skills and experience working with a diverse population.
Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team.
Knowledge of health promotion principles.
Strong skills in mental health nursing.
Strong clinical assessment skills.
Good problem solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
Advocacy skills.
Proficient with Windows-based computer systems, in particular email and MS Word.
Availability to work occasional evenings to 8 p.m.
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of the health system and community resources in Ottawa.
Experience with computerized scheduling systems and electronic health records.
Ability to communicate in other languages is an asset.
Language Designation
English, 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 May26, 2023 by 11:59 PM to jobs@centretownchc.org.
Please note the following:
- The subject line of your email should read “ Registered Nurse – Primary Care”
- 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 with a disability 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 all applicants are welcome.
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.