Community Health Nurse

Sandy Hill Community Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Community Health Nurse to join their Integrated Health Services team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional healthcare services to clients, helping them achieve their health goals. The ideal candidate will possess a nursing degree, be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in community health, mental health, and a commitment to working with diverse populations are essential. If you're passionate about community-based health care and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

8% vacation pay

Pension Plan enrollment opportunity

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with an undergraduate degree or equivalent.
• 3-5 years nursing experience in community or public health settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality healthcare services to clients.
• Work collaboratively within the Integrated Health Services team.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Counseling Skills

Physical Assessment Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Crisis Management

Computer Proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree in nursing

Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario

French Language Proficiency

Fluency in English

Tools

Various Software Applications

Job description

Internal/External Employment Opportunity

Position Title: Community Health Nurse

Component/Team: Integrated Health Services Program

Status 1: Casual (35 hours per week guaranteed)

Status 2: Casual (17.5 hours per week guaranteed)

Salary Scale: $39.18 - $47.20 hourly plus 8% vacation pay in lieu of benefits

Start Date: Immediately

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 22, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Position Description:
The Community Health Nurse is a member of the Integrated Health Services team and works closely with team members to provide the highest possible quality of healthcare services to clients. The role of the Community Health Nurse is to work with clients to help them achieve their desired health goals.

Reporting Relationship:
The Community Health Nurse is directly accountable to the Clinical Leader for the carrying out of their duties and through the Clinical Leader to the Manager of Integrated Health Services and Director of Integrated Health Services and through them to the Executive Director.

As a Community Health Nurse, the incumbent is responsible for meeting the licensing and regulatory requirements of the College of Nurses of Ontario as the professional governing body.

Requirements
Skills, Education, and Experience:
Requirements for this position include:

Education and Language

1. Undergraduate degree in nursing from a recognized university or combination of nursing diploma and additional relevant courses/training
2. Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (General Class)
3. Under the Centre's designation to provide French Language Services:
   • French (oral expression): Advanced +
   • French (oral comprehension): Advanced +
   • French (reading comprehension): Intermediate
4. Fluency in English, both oral and written

Preferred Professional Experience

1. Three to five years nursing experience in a community setting or combination of community and hospital or public health settings: experience in a primary care setting an asset
2. Experience working with a broad range of populations and clients
3. Experience working within a harm reduction approach
4. Experience working in mental health and substance use disorders

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

1. Knowledge of the impact of social/cultural/economic factors on the determinants of health
2. Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
3. Effective communication skills
4. Excellent counseling skills
5. Excellent physical assessment skills
6. Ability to incorporate and strengthen collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork
7. Ability to work with people living with mental health, substance use disorder and newcomers to Canada
8. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary care giving team
9. Ability to work within the mandate of the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
10. Ability to work under stress with multiple demands
11. Ability to work outside regular hours
12. Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications
13. Demonstrated flexibility, good judgment, initiative & creativity
14. Respects and values the diversity of communities and individuals
15. Sensitivity and alertness to signs of a client in crisis
16. Commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care

Benefits
In lieu of benefits, 8% vacation pay is added to the hourly rate. We provide staff the opportunity to enroll in our Pension Plan (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan - HOOPP).

Conditions of Employment:
Hours of work will be consistent with the clinic's hours which is Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and/or from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

An offer of employment will be conditional upon the candidate completing a criminal reference check, verification of educational requirement for this position and linguistic profile to the satisfaction of the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre.

Accommodation:
SHCHC will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.

If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation due to disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

Clients of the Centre are welcome to apply. Should a client become the successful candidate, they will no longer be able to continue receiving services at Sandy Hill Community Health Centre. Assistance will be made available to find an alternative provider.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.