Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Priority Population
Employment Status: Temporary Full-Time Contract, until March 31st, 2026
Hours of Work Schedule: 35 hours per week
Salary Range: $ 71,655.00 - $ 76,728.00
Hiring Manager: Senior Manager, Integrated Care & Experience
Primary Location: North Oshawa; mobile clinic sites (with flexibility to transition to/work at other sites as required).
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide client-centered primary care in a non-judgmental manner, involving clients as partners in their care, recognizing the social determinants of health and associated health risks, and taking the stance of a health advocate.
- Actively participate, seek, and provide consultation within an inter-professional model of care.
- Perform clinical assessments and health information gathering for clients with complex needs.
- Provide nursing services that address the biopsychosocial needs of clients, including those with multiple comorbid health conditions, mental health diagnoses, and/or concurrent disorders involving substance use/abuse.
- Prioritize client-centered care for priority populations, including Newcomers and ACB communities.
- Perform intake assessment activities for new clients and provide direct access to primary care.
- Contribute to providing more accessible, targeted services to clients through direct service, referrals, and navigation.
- Complete timely and accurate medical records of client encounters, documentation, and third-party correspondence using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Support client safety through evidence-based practices and adherence to policies and standards, including communication and teamwork, infection prevention and control, safe medication practices, safe use of equipment and facilities, and risk reporting.
- Contribute to activities related to the development, implementation, and evaluation of medical directives, policies and procedures, best practices, and protocols.
- Participate in chart audits, development, and implementation of Quality Improvement Plans (QIP), and accreditation activities with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA).
- Demonstrate active participation in the CNO Quality Assurance (QA) Program to ensure the maintenance of continuing competence to practice and with Durham CHC’s performance management requirements.
- Participate in agency training activities and meetings as requested.
- Provide clinical supervision and training for nursing students when applicable.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree.
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
- Phlebotomy certification required or willingness to obtain.
- Minimum of three years of experience working as a primary care RN with clients with complex needs.
- Experience in a Community Health Centre (CHC) setting or other community health practice is an asset.
- Experience working with communities and individuals facing barriers to accessing healthcare services.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively and respectfully in a collaborative, inter-professional team environment.
- Ability to communicate with clients in an easily understandable manner, practicing active listening to understand client needs and coaching clients as collaborative partners in their healthcare.
- Excellent written communication skills, including report writing for a clinical setting.
- Basic CPR certification required.
- Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN).
- Valid current vulnerable sector police check required upon hire.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule with at least one evening per week.