Registered Nurse

Somerset West Community Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HOOPP pension plan

Time-off entitlements

Life insurance

Job summary

Somerset West Community Health Centre in Ottawa, ON, is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the SHSUH program. The role supports clients experiencing homelessness and substance use health needs within an integrated care model.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver nursing care, manage equipment and supplies, and follow infection control standards. Evening, overnight, and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years nursing experience in primary care, mental health, and addictions.
• Experience advocating for vulnerable populations is an asset.
• Experience providing nursing care to homeless, underhoused, or street-involved individuals.
• Experience in outreach, drop-in, or shelter settings is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare and treatment to clients accessing the HART HUB as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate closely with Primary Care providers, Peer Coaches, System Navigators, Housing Case Managers, and Counseling services to deliver medical support.
• Ensure efficient operation of the HART HUB by maintaining equipment, supplies, and infection control procedures.

Skills

Nursing care

Crisis intervention

Health promotion

Infection control

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

CNO Registration

Professional Liability Protection (PLP)

Job description

Career Opportunity

Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN), SHSUH

Classification: Nurse Band 8

Job Type: 0.5 FTE, 12-month term, with the possibility of renewal, (The position requires flexibility to work evening, overnight, and weekend shifts, with both 8-hour and 12-hour shift options)

Department: Supportive Housing and Substance Use Health

Location: 55 Eccles

Reporting to: Manager, Supportive Housing and Substance Use Health

Compensation: $37.50/hr - $45.25/hr plus a comprehensive compensation package that includes time-off entitlements, health benefits, life insurance, and participation in the HOOPP pension plan.

Deadline to apply: By November 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM Or Until a suitable candidate id found

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About us

We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who experience vulnerabilities because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.

SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone

What the Program Entails

The Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub provides integrated support to people experiencing complex health and social issues related to substance use and addictions: and aims to connect people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of losing their housing and/or people who have mental health, addictions and substance use health needs to treatment and preventative services, while addressing basic needs such as food, clothing and showers.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Manager of Supportive Housing and Substance Use Health, the Registered Nurse (RN) will be a key member of an interdisciplinary team, providing healthcare and treatment to clients accessing the HART HUB. The RN will collaborate closely with professionals such as Primary Care providers, Peer Coaches, System Navigators, Housing Case Managers, and Counseling services to deliver comprehensive medical support to clients.

Clients may present with soft tissue injuries, chronic illnesses, and complex health and social needs. Care may be provided independently within the RN's scope of practice, under medical directives, or in consultation with relevant providers per SWCHC policies. The RN is also responsible for ensuring efficient operation of the HART HUB by maintaining equipment, supplies, and adhering to infection control and universal precautions.

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What We're Looking For

Your Education Path

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Professional Liability Protection (PLP)

Required Language

• English required
• French and proficiency in other languages considered an asset

Life and Work Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years nursing experience in primary care, mental health, and addictions
• Experience advocating for vulnerable populations is considered an asset
• Experience providing nursing care to homeless, underhoused, or street-involved individuals
• Experience in outreach, drop-in, or shelter settings is an asset

• Experience working with social service providers in Ottawa, and the various referral pathways

• Emergency response experience is an asset.

What You Bring to the Table

• Strong passion for working with high-risk populations
• Commitment to health equity and anti-oppressive practices
• In-depth knowledge of street drugs, psychoactive properties, and drug interactions
• Ability to screen and assess risk of overdose and withdrawal
• Familiarity with primary care and the social determinants of health
• Expertise in health promotion, disease prevention, behavior change, and health teaching
• Strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills
• Expertise in non-violent crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
• Knowledge of concurrent mental health issues, including trauma, psychosis, and emotional dysregulation
• Exceptional organizational, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to delegate and work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Capacity to manage high-stress situations and multiple demands
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge of relevant nursing legislation, acts, and regulations
• Valid CPR and First Aid certifications
• Successful completion of a police record check for vulnerable populations

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Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity seeking groups. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.

Due to the high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.