Registered Nurse

Job summary

The Registered Nurse coordinates client attachment into primary care programs through clinical assessment, navigation, and panel management. They serve as the primary clinical point of contact, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to connect clients to appropriate services.

Job details

Registered Nurse 1 FTE Contract – 1 year 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 a full-time contract Registered Nurse, who as valuable member of the Community Health Centre team, is responsible for coordinating client attachment into all primary care sites and programs through a combination of clinical assessment, client navigation, panel management, and centralized intake. The role provides the first clinical point of contact for new clients and ensures they are connected to appropriate primary care and interdisciplinary services based on need, urgency, and health equity considerations. The Intake Registered Nurse serves as the first point of contact for individuals seeking attachment and works collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals, external providers and organizations, and community partners to ensure clients are connected to the appropriate provider and services. The position has a competitive salary, the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and an excellent group health benefit package. The pay range for this position is $72,039 to $83,187 per year. Compensation will commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. We do not use AI to screen resumes. QUALIFICATIONS: Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Minimum of three (3) years' experience in primary care, community health, public health, emergency care, or chronic disease management. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. Experience working within a Community Health Centre setting. Experience working with vulnerable and diverse populations. Knowledge of health and community-based programs and services. Experience using PS Suite, OCEAN, or a comparable electronic medical record (EMR) system. Experience managing referrals and waitlists is considered an asset. Demonstrated client-centered engagement and service delivery. Completion of Naloxone training. Knowledge of the Ontario primary care system. Knowledge of the Community Health Centre model of care. Knowledge of Ontario Health referral pathways and processes. Knowledge of Health Care Connect and patient attachment initiatives. Knowledge of PHIPA and applicable privacy legislation. Understanding of health equity, cultural safety, and trauma-informed care principles. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, healthcare providers, and community partners. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple referrals and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to support fair and equitable client attachment processes. Ability to identify urgent client needs and escalate concerns appropriately. Proven ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment. Ability to maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality client documentation and reporting. Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills. How to Apply Please visit https://norwestchc.org/team/ The deadline for applicants is Friday, October 30, 2026 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: 807-622-7637 www.norwestchc.org NorWest Community Health Centres is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free workplace. We provide accommodation throughout all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Registered Nurse coordinates client attachment into primary care programs through clinical assessment, navigation, and panel management. They serve as the primary clinical point of contact, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to connect clients to appropriate services.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess at least three years of experience in primary or community health. Proficiency in electronic medical records and knowledge of Ontario health referral pathways are required.

Benefits

• Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan
• Group health benefit package

Listed skills

• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Clinical assessment
• Client navigation
• Panel management
• Centralized intake
• Primary care
• Community health
• Public health
• Chronic disease management
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Electronic medical record
• Referral management
• Waitlist management
• Naloxone training
• Health equity
• Cultural safety
• Trauma-informed care
• Chronic Disease Management
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Trauma Informed Approaches
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems
• Management
• Clinical Assessments
• Communication
• Community Health
• Public Health
• Critical Thinking
• Cultural Safety
• Disabilities
• Emergency Medicine
• Health Equity
• Legislation
• Primary Care
• Primary Health Care
• Resume Screening
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Registered Nurse
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses

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