ConnectWell Community Health is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE). This is a contract position from May 2024 until January 2025. This position is eligible for participation in HOOPP.
Position Summary:
The Primary Care Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) promotes the health of individuals, families and the community we serve. The Primary Care RPN is an important member of the inter-professional care team and practices nursing within a team environment to their full scope of practice. A RPN works in stable circumstances where there is predictability in the client’s care requirements and health outcomes, and where there is a limited risk for negative outcomes associated with the nursing care provided.
Qualifications:
• Registered Practical Nursing Diploma
• Current and unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Three years of nursing experience preferably working in a community setting
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an inter-disciplinary team
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication
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 19, 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.