ConnectWell Community Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE) to join our inter-professional team. This is a contract position which includes a comprehensive employee benefit package and HOOPP.
Position Summary:
The Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN) promotes the health of individuals, families and the community we serve. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the RN will identify and promote care decisions that build on the capacity that is inherent in the individual or the community served. The RN provides direct primary care nursing to clients, provides clinical support to the inter-disciplinary team of practitioners and promotes and facilitates clinical, educational and health promotion programs. The RN ensures that the medical equipment, clinical supplies and resources that support the health team are readily available, well organized and maintained as appropriate.
Qualifications:
• BScN preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• 3 to 5 years of experience, preferably primary care setting working with a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent health assessment and clinical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an inter-disciplinary team.
• Experience in the development and delivery of health education and health promotion programs.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience and understanding of rural communities and rural health needs.
Reporting Relationship: The successful candidate will report to the Director, Primary Care.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their qualifications and interest in the position. Application deadline is April 17th, 2024. Applications should be sent to the attention of Jodi Halpenny at jhalpenny@connectwell.ca
An offer of employment will be conditional upon the candidate completing a Vulnerable Sector Screening which includes a criminal reference check and proof of COVID vaccinations (2 doses).
ConnectWell is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Jodi Halpenny at jhalpenny@connectwell.ca to let us know how we can assist you.
ConnectWell Community Health is also committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour and those who identify as women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons.
Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
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