Primary Care Nurse - Outreach

EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY Full-Time (Existing Position)

Primary Care Nurse, Care Coordinator - Outreach

We provide primary health care through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Our team includes health professionals, educators and support workers representing both traditional Indigenous and contemporary models of care, and uses wholistic health and community development concepts.

This position is based in the outreach clinic serving vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness and those living with substance use challenges.

The clinic operates within a community focused model of care, with services delivered in a variety of settings such as shelters, community centres, and other partner locations. Staff work closely with individuals facing complex life circumstances, including addiction, mental health concerns, and social instability. The role requires a compassionate, trauma informed approach that emphasizes empathy, respect, and dignity while fostering a safe and supportive environment.

The position provides nursing services in accordance with the professional standards and scope of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

This position is part of the Ontario Nurses Association bargaining unit.

NOTE: Traditional practices involve cultural ceremonies and burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out assessment, nursing diagnosis, and treatment within the nursing scope of practice, including but not limited to assessing episodic issues, well-baby exams, chronic disease monitoring, wound care, immunizations, medication administration, non-emergent triage, and client education.
• Engage in expanded clinical practice through approved training and competency development, practicing under established medical directives or clinical protocols. This may include cervical cancer screening and smoking cessation interventions (e.g., STOP program).
• Collaborate with professional team members to ensure comprehensive wholistic care for clients, making referrals and seeking and/or providing consulting support as appropriate.
• Support to the primary care providers with various care coordination tasks to ensure timely review of incoming diagnostics and consults, monitoring and coordination of age-related screenings, completion of health assessment forms, and facilitating the communication of non-critical information to the client.
• Support the client intake process through completion of medical history data entry into CPP, including immunization records.
• Collaboration with Home and Community Care staff and Community Health Nurses to support the delivery of care measures required by respective programs.
• Maintain current and accurate medical records, reports and other documentation to ensure comprehensive, consistent care and services, and to meet all accountability requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement, evaluation, and risk management activities, including contributing to practice improvement initiatives, incident reviews, and the use of clinical information to support safe, effective client care.
• Contribute to the advancement of evidence-informed nursing practice through participation in program development activities, knowledge sharing, and support of primary care initiatives.
• Active participation in organizational teams and committees.
• Other duties as required. In extenuating situations or in the event of an emergency, may be redeployed to ensure provision of essential services

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Current registration as a RN with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing;
• Willingness to work in full scope of practice, performing delegated acts through medical directives; experience in immunization administration, venipuncture, wound care and advanced nursing assessment skills an asset;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and be an effective team member;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – demonstrated ability to communicate with health care professionals, community members, traditional helpers, and leadership;
• Understanding of wholistic health and well being, demonstrated cultural competencies and experience working in an Indigenous organization; ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin a definite asset;
• Willingness and ability to travel, with significant community-based activity;
• Valid drivers’ license and own vehicle required;
• Proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory;
• Current criminal records/vulnerable sector check required;
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements;
• Positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model.

Salary: $38.48-$51.89 per hour with excellent benefits, including HOOPP pension plan. Salary is in accordance with the Ontario Nurses’ Association Contract (ONA).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
Please apply via our careers page at: https://www.wnhac.org

Primary Care Nurse/ Care Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Website: WNHAC.org
Fax: (807) 467-8341
Phone: (888) MYWNHAC

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis applicants to apply.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and will provide accessibility accommodations as part of the application process upon request.