Registered Nurse (RN) - Black Health & Wellness

Durham Community Health Centre; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver client-centered primary and mental health care focused on African, Caribbean & Black (ACB) youths and families. The RN will work within an inter-professional team across mobile clinic sites in North Oshawa and other DCHC locations, emphasizing culturally safe care and health equity.

The role requires a BScN, CNO registration, and at least three years in primary/mental health care; phlebotomy and CPR certifications

Qualifications

• BScN degree required.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Phlebotomy certification required or willingness to obtain.
• Minimum of three years of experience providing primary and/or mental health care to diverse populations.
• CHC setting or community health practice experience is an asset.
• Valid Ontario Driver's License with access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered primary care within an inter-professional model.
• Offer primary and mental health care in an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed framework.
• Perform clinical assessments and develop care plans for mental health concerns.
• Document encounters accurately using EMR systems.
• Collaborate with Youth Outreach Worker and other providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in quality improvement, accreditation, and QA activities.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Cultural competency

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Clinical assessment

Patient advocacy

Problem solving

Education

BScN

CNO registration

Phlebotomy certification

CPR certification

Ontario Driver's License

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)

Microsoft Office (Word)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Black Health & Wellness

Employment Status

Temporary Full-Time Contract until April 30, 2027

Job Posting Deadline for Internal Candidates

October 16, 2026

Position Status

This is a Bargaining Unit position. All terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement apply.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hours of Work Schedule

35 hours per week

Salary Range

Annualized salary range of $ 71,655.00 - $ 76,728.00, commensurate on skills and experience plus optional HOOPP participation

Position Reports to

Manager, Integrated Care and Experience - Black Health & Wellness

Primary Location

North Oshawa; mobile clinic sites (with flexibility to work/transition to any DCHC locations as required: Pickering & South Oshawa sites).

Organization

Who We Are: Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is a charitable registered organization that provides integrated, accessible, and equitable community-based primary care, wellness services, and health education for Durham community members facing barriers to health and well-being.

Who We Serve: DCHC offers equity-focused programs and services for priority populations, including Indigenous peoples, Black communities, 2SLGBTQI+ community members, newcomers to Canada, seniors, and clients without a family doctor. This approach helps community members access both preventive care and care when they are ill.

How We Work: Our interprofessional team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, counsellors, dietitians, outreach workers, medical secretaries, and administrative staff. Together, we place each client at the centre of care and respond to their needs through integrated clinical care, wellness support, and health education.

Why Join Now: This is an exciting time to join DCHC as we advance an energizing path toward greater impact in local health care. Guided by our Strategic Plan, Theory of Change, brand, client stories, and resources, we are diversifying, expanding, and strengthening how we serve the community.

Position Overview

Working as a part of the, interprofessional care team, the Registered Nurse (RN) will deliver comprehensive, client-centered, and developmentally appropriate with a focus on mental health promotion, prevention, and culturally safe care for African, Caribbean & Black (ACB) youths and families. The RN will prioritize the health needs of Durham’s priority population, including Newcomers and African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities, engaging both internally and externally to assess population health needs and enhance well-being through targeted assessment, treatment, and prevention strategies aimed at reducing health inequities.

Key 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.
• Provide primary and mental health care within an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive framework.
• Perform clinical assessments and health information gathering for clients with complex needs.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop care plans for clients experiencing or at risk of mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use.
• 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 Durham CHC’s 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 DCHC clients through direct service, referrals, and navigation.
• Complete timely and accurate medical records of client encounters, documentation, and third-party correspondence using Durham CHC’s 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.
• Adhere to and promote evidence-based practices and standards of best practice in keeping with Durham CHC clinic operational guidelines.
• Actively participate in case conferences when required.
• Collaborate closely with the Youth Outreach Worker, counsellors, and other providers to ensure continuity of care and holistic service delivery.
• Support the implementation of early intervention and prevention strategies to improve youth mental wellness and community resilience.
• 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 Durham CHC agency training activities and meetings as requested.
• Provide clinical supervision and training for nursing students when applicable.
• Ensure client care and caseload are managed to achieve the goals of Durham CHC’s Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement (MSAA).

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario is an asset.

• Phlebotomy certification required or willingness to obtain.
• Minimum of three years of experience providing primary and/or mental health care to diverse populations.
• 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.
• Strong knowledge of Newcomer and ACB resources in Durham is strongly preferred.
• 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).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word) is an asset.
• Competency in facilitating client group activities.
• Valid current vulnerable sector police check required upon hire.
• Valid Ontario Driver's License with access to a reliable vehicle.
• Flexibility to work or drive to meetings at any of DCHC’s clinical locations in our service area, including mobile clinic sites, as required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with at least one evening per week.

Key Attributes include

Demonstrated Minimum Attributes core to the Agency: Service-oriented, Initiative, Results-oriented, Flexible/Adaptable, Collaborative, Effective Communication Skills, Team Player, Ability to manage risk within one’s responsibility & accountability, Ability to take Accountability.

In addition, the following are the role-specific attributes: Conceptual thinker; Efficient, Alliance builder, Creative & Innovative Thinker, Analytical/Systematic, Empathic

Applications are encouraged from members identified of the four designated groups: women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position (DCHC will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

DCHC encourages applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities served, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and other equity-deserving groups.