About the role
Career Opportunity
Position Title: Clinic Nurse
Classification: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Type: Casual
Department: Family and Community Services
Location: Eccles & Rosemount
Reporting to: Director of Family and Community Services
Compensation: RPN $27.76-$32.7 / RN $36.76-$44.34
Deadline to apply: Nov 7, 2025, 5:00pm
Apply to: https://swchc.bamboohr.com/careers/733
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About us
We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who experience vulnerabilities because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.
SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.
What the Program Entails
SWCHC is well known for its excellent Community Health Centre (CHC) model and its professional health services team, but it has also become a leader in offering a wide range of community-building activities and advocacy programs. Our team of doctors, nurses, dietitians and more offer a range of medical services.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Director of Family and Community Services, the Clinic Nurse works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide coordinated care within FCS, the Primary Health Care Clinic, and Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub. The Clinic Nurse is responsible for delivering healthcare services to Black and racialized populations with complex chronic diseases. The Clinic Nurse will play an active role in health promotion during wellness and mobile clinics, conduct community outreach events in collaboration with internal SWCHC teams and external partners, and support the evaluation of our health programs to this diverse population. Functioning within a robust team and collaborative environment, the Clinic Nurse will help advance program goals and enhance health outcomes within the community.
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What We’re Looking For
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Life and Work Experience
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Three to five years’ experience in community nursing working with diverse populations
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Previous clinic experience an asset
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Previous experience using an EMR, preferably Practice Solutions Suite (PSS)
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Experience providing routine immunizations for all ages
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Your Education Path
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Current license with the College of Nurses of Ontario (RN/RPN)\
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Current CPR (preferred)
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Required Language
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Fluency in English required
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Working knowledge of French or other languages an asset
What You Bring to the Table
- Knowledge of primary health care and the social determinants of health
- Able to work effectively in an inter-professional environment
- Knowledge and awareness related to cultural competence
- Experience working with disadvantaged communities
- Knowledge of nursing care related to Primary Care/Community Health/Chronic Disease Management
___________________________________________________
Your Day-to-Day at a Glance
As our Clinic Nurse, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Nursing assessments
- Telephone & in-person triage
- Administer medications & treatments
- Client education
- Perform procedures within the scope of practice such as wound care, ear syringing
- Client advocacy
___________________________________________________
Ready to Apply?
Take your career to the next level! Submit a cover letter and your resume by 5:00pm on November 7 2025, to: https://swchc.bamboohr.com/careers/733
___________________________________________________
Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services.
We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity seeking groups.
Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.
We sincerely appreciate your interest in working with us. Due to high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Somerset West Community Health Centre
Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC) is a interprofessional agency offering a diverse spectrum of programming, in order to promote optimal health and social well-being among community members. Priority is given to individuals with unique needs, including single parent families, those who are financially insecure, new Canadians, and persons coping with various disabilities. SWCHC welcomes and supports individuals of all gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, and ethnicities.
SWCHC serves a large multicultural area in Ottawa's centre west, including Dalhousie, Hintonburg, Mechanicsville, and West Wellington, with a population of approximately 40,000 persons. Much of the community's population is made up of new immigrants to Canada, who face many struggles which for many include a lack of English language skills.
About the role
Career Opportunity
Position Title: Clinic Nurse
Classification: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Type: Casual
Department: Family and Community Services
Location: Eccles & Rosemount
Reporting to: Director of Family and Community Services
Compensation: RPN $27.76-$32.7 / RN $36.76-$44.34
Deadline to apply: Nov 7, 2025, 5:00pm
Apply to: https://swchc.bamboohr.com/careers/733
___________________________________________________
About us
We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who experience vulnerabilities because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.
SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.
What the Program Entails
SWCHC is well known for its excellent Community Health Centre (CHC) model and its professional health services team, but it has also become a leader in offering a wide range of community-building activities and advocacy programs. Our team of doctors, nurses, dietitians and more offer a range of medical services.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Director of Family and Community Services, the Clinic Nurse works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide coordinated care within FCS, the Primary Health Care Clinic, and Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub. The Clinic Nurse is responsible for delivering healthcare services to Black and racialized populations with complex chronic diseases. The Clinic Nurse will play an active role in health promotion during wellness and mobile clinics, conduct community outreach events in collaboration with internal SWCHC teams and external partners, and support the evaluation of our health programs to this diverse population. Functioning within a robust team and collaborative environment, the Clinic Nurse will help advance program goals and enhance health outcomes within the community.
___________________________________________________
What We’re Looking For
-
Life and Work Experience
-
Three to five years’ experience in community nursing working with diverse populations
-
Previous clinic experience an asset
-
Previous experience using an EMR, preferably Practice Solutions Suite (PSS)
-
Experience providing routine immunizations for all ages
-
Your Education Path
-
Current license with the College of Nurses of Ontario (RN/RPN)\
-
Current CPR (preferred)
-
Required Language
-
Fluency in English required
-
Working knowledge of French or other languages an asset
What You Bring to the Table
- Knowledge of primary health care and the social determinants of health
- Able to work effectively in an inter-professional environment
- Knowledge and awareness related to cultural competence
- Experience working with disadvantaged communities
- Knowledge of nursing care related to Primary Care/Community Health/Chronic Disease Management
___________________________________________________
Your Day-to-Day at a Glance
As our Clinic Nurse, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Nursing assessments
- Telephone & in-person triage
- Administer medications & treatments
- Client education
- Perform procedures within the scope of practice such as wound care, ear syringing
- Client advocacy
___________________________________________________
Ready to Apply?
Take your career to the next level! Submit a cover letter and your resume by 5:00pm on November 7 2025, to: https://swchc.bamboohr.com/careers/733
___________________________________________________
Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services.
We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity seeking groups.
Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.
We sincerely appreciate your interest in working with us. Due to high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Somerset West Community Health Centre
Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC) is a interprofessional agency offering a diverse spectrum of programming, in order to promote optimal health and social well-being among community members. Priority is given to individuals with unique needs, including single parent families, those who are financially insecure, new Canadians, and persons coping with various disabilities. SWCHC welcomes and supports individuals of all gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, and ethnicities.
SWCHC serves a large multicultural area in Ottawa's centre west, including Dalhousie, Hintonburg, Mechanicsville, and West Wellington, with a population of approximately 40,000 persons. Much of the community's population is made up of new immigrants to Canada, who face many struggles which for many include a lack of English language skills.