RN-First Five Program

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based organization in Thunder Bay is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join their team. The role focuses on delivering primary health care services to children under five, emphasizing health promotion and preventive care. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan

Group health benefit package

Community Commitment Program funding

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with unrestricted registration.
• 2+ years nursing experience in community or maternal newborn/pediatric care.
• Experience providing health services for children under 5.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the interprofessional care team to deliver primary health care services.
• Focus on support for preventative and health promotion delivery.
• Collaborate with team members and service users.

Skills

Compassion

Advocacy

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Job description

First Five Program-Registered Nurse
1 FTE
Thunder Bay site
One of a network of provincial community health centres, NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and disease prevention programs and services.
We are seeking a compassionate, committed individual who will work as part of the interprofessional care team, the focus will be on providing primary health care services to provide support for preventative and health promotion delivery to the "First 5" program to support unattached children. The RN will work collaboratively with other interprofessional team members and service providers, as well as with service users.
This is a newly funded position.

This position has a competitive salary, the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan and a excellent group health benefit package.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Two or more years of nursing experience in a community settings and or a maternal newborn, pediatric care setting.
• Experience in providing preventative and health promotion services and comprehensive primary health care for children under 5 years of age and their family members who are facing barriers to health and social services.
• Experience working with newcomers and uninsured population.
• Awareness and sensitivity to socio-economic and cultural issues.
• Awareness and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured).
• Knowledge of community services and resources; strong advocacy skills.
• Respects and values the diversity of communities and individuals.
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology and various software applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle.

Eligible for the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) that provides $25,000 in grant funding to eligible nurses in exchange for a 2 year commitment.
The CCPN is now offering two new Northern incentives for nurses who make a two-year commitment to an eligible employer in Northern Ontario. These are:

• A Northern Top-Up Grant of $10,000
• A Northern Relocation Grant of $10,000

Click here for eligibility criteria

How to Apply:
Please visit https://norwestchc.org/team/
The deadline for applicants is Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work references with your online application. Cover Letters can be addressed to:
Debbie Inman, Manager of Human Resources CHRL
NorWest Community Health Centres
525 Simpson Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6
FAX: [phone]
www.norwestchc.org

NWCHC’s is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.