Registered Nurse- 1.0 FTE

Flemingdon Health Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Toronto seeks a Registered Nurse for a full-time position. Responsibilities include comprehensive primary care, health promotion, and client coordination. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Nursing and at least three years' experience in a community health center. This role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Extended health benefits

HOOPP pension plan

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum three years’ experience in a community health centre.
• Skilled in assessment and health education.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care as a Registered Nurse.
• Coordinate client care with specialists and healthcare agencies.
• Initiate health teaching and health promotion.

Skills

Community health assessment

Chronic disease management

Health promotion

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Employment terms: Regular full-time, 35 hours/week (1.0 FTE), evening and weekend hours can be expected

Salary range: $66,279.00 - $78,443.00 per year, with extended health benefits and HOOPP pension plan

Expected start date: As soon as possible

Location: Flemingdon Health Centre, 10 Gateway; Fairview Health Centre, 5 Fairview Drive; Health Access Thorncliffe Park (HATP), 45 Overlea Blvd

Application deadline: Open Until Filled

Number of positions: 1

Reporting to: Manager, Primary Health Care or delegate

Application Process: Qualified applicants are invited to submit their application online using the link below. Please include a cover letter and resume in a single file.

Apply here: www.jobillico.com/en/job-offer/flemingdon-health-centre/registered-nurse-1.0-fte/16322935

Background: Flemingdon Health Centre (FHC) is an engaged and involved member of Toronto’s dynamic neighborhoods Flemingdon Park, Fairview and Thorncliffe Park. FHC is a registered charity and an incorporated not-for-profit Community Health Centre (CHC) with a vision of Strong Healthy Communities. Across our three sites, we provide a range of health-related services based on the social determinants of health with extensive community engagement.

At FHC, we believe that health is more than the absence of disease. Our approach includes social determinants of health such as education, employment, isolation, food security and social supports, using a community development model to promote health, prevent disease, and strengthen community capacity. We value health equity, inclusion, community engagement, accountability and transparency, excellence and collaboration and partnerships.

Position Summary

The Community Health Registered Nurse, as part of the Primary Care team, works in an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality primary health care services for optimal individual and community health outcomes. We seek a Community Health Registered Nurse who is committed to client-centered care and collaboration to address social determinants of health, reduce barriers and improve access to comprehensive health care for residents of Thorncliffe Park, Flemingdon Park and North York. Applications from individuals who can identify with the diverse communities we serve are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Participate in providing comprehensive primary care within the full scope of a Registered Nurse in an expanded role.
• Coordinate client care within the health centre and with specialists and other health care agencies.
• Provide telephone advice and triage for requests, abnormal results, screening purposes and health prevention issues.
• Initiate health teaching and health promotion with clients as part of a clinical assessment and groups.
• Participate in a home-bound program and/or do home visits as required.

• Collaborate with service teams and other teams across the organization to identify and provide health education to target groups and support community development efforts.
• Participate in community projects or agency activities as a representative of the Health Centre as needed.
• Assist in the development of community outreach programs based on the needs of individuals and the community.
• Participate in the development of and support policies and strategies that are in the interest of public health and recognize the determinants of health.
• Incorporate health care advances into practice and base this practice on changing demographics and evolving community needs.

• Participate in Quality Improvement projects, audits, accreditation and other relevant organizational committees and team meetings.
• Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of yearly goals.
• Plan, participate and assist in identifying priority populations and implement effective services.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of community services to make appropriate referrals.
• Teach and supervise nursing and medical students as needed, and support volunteer placement programs as required.
• Participate in continuing education activities and assist in in-service training of other employees.
• Other activities as assigned by Manager or designate.

Skills and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a registered nurse within a community health centre setting (preferred in the following areas):
• Assessing (and triaging) patients to determine appropriate nursing and/or medical care; chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, asthma); administering medications and treatments as directed by supervising physicians; monitoring and reporting changes to attending physicians
• Delivering and advising on women’s health screening tests (cervical cytology, breast examinations, contraception); travel health advice and immunizations; pediatric and/or perinatal experience is an asset
• Skilled in assessment, health promotion and education, counseling and understanding of community development.
• Able to work as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team.

Note: This is a bargaining unit position with UFCW. Terms may be altered as a result of collective bargaining. For more details on benefits and entitlements, please refer to our collective agreement here: Collective Agreements Portal (gov.on.ca)

We encourage applications from individuals who can identify with the diverse communities we serve. We thank all applicants for their interest but regret that only those selected for an interview will receive an acknowledgement. A criminal background check (Vulnerable sector) will be conducted for this position. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $66,279.00-$78,443.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North York, ON M3C 3A1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Three years of experience working in a community health centre setting (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (required)

Work Location: In person