2 Positions

Thunder Bay Site

One of a network of provincial Community Health Centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.

We are currently seeking two Casual RNs/RPNs to join our clinical team; to use the principles of client-centred care within the context of self-directed and interdisciplinary team approach, providing clinical care, illness prevention and health promotion within a Community Health Centre environment.

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

The hourly range for this position is $38.429 to $44.376 for Registered Nurse (RN) and $28.332 to $34.133 for Registered Practical Nurse (RPN). We currently do not use AI to screen resumes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• RN/RPN with current College of Nurses of Ontario registration.
• Minimum 3-5 years nursing experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work both independently, and collaboratively, within interdisciplinary team environment.
• Perform clinical care according to the College of Nurses standards for nursing practice.
• Utilizes professional assessment skills to identify physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of clients.
• Knowledge and proficiency in current evidence based practices of primary care delivery, with an emphasis on health promotion and harm reduction.
• Proficiency in electronic charting.
• Has awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within individuals 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).
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

How to Apply:
Please visit: https://norwestchc.org/employment/

The deadline for applicants is Monday, March 30 at 4:30 p.m.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to:

Lesly Gunasekara, Manager of Human Resources

NorWest Community Health Centres

525 Simpson Street

Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6

FAX: 622-7637

www.norwestchc.org

NorWest CHC 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.