Clinical Nurse - RN

Job summary

The clinical nurse provides a range of nursing services as part of an inter-disciplinary team to support client care. Responsibilities include triaging, assessments, clinical procedures like venipuncture and wound care, and managing client health issues.

Job details

Woolwich Community Health Centre (WCHC) requires a part-time 22.50 hours per week (0.6 FTE) clinical nurse (RN) to provide day and evening coverage for our St. Jacobs, Wellesley, and Linwood sites. The Clinical Nurse functions as a member of the inter-disciplinary team by providing a range of nursing services essential to client care. Position Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, evidence based primary care services as part of an interprofessional team. The RN supports health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management, episodic care, and care coordination while practicing to the full scope of the Registered Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards. In accordance with Ontario legislation and regulatory requirements, qualified RNs with approved prescribing education and authorization may prescribe medications within their legislated scope, contributing to improved access to timely, patient-centered care. The RN works collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, allied health professionals, and community partners to deliver high-quality, culturally safe, equitable, and accessible care. Requirements: Required Current registration as a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Minimum 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in primary care, community health, family practice, or chronic disease management. Demonstrated assessment, clinical reasoning, and patient education skills. Experience working within an interdisciplinary team environment. Proficiency with electronic medical records. Preferred Primary Care Nursing Certificate or equivalent training. Experience in community health centre settings. Chronic disease management certification. Immunization certification. RN Prescribing education and authorization in accordance with Ontario legislation and CNO requirements. Core Competencies Patient-centered care Clinical assessment and decision-making Health promotion and education Medication management and prescribing competence Interprofessional collaboration Cultural humility and health equity Documentation and information management Quality improvement and patient safety Professional accountability and ethical practice Scope of Practice Statement The RN practices to the full extent of their legislated scope and competencies. Qualified RNs with prescribing authority will exercise that authority in accordance with provincial legislation, College of Nurses of Ontario standards, organizational policies, and established clinical governance processes. Prescribing activities will be supported through ongoing competency development, quality assurance processes, and collaborative care practices. Hours and location of work would be pre-arranged, based on coverage needs at any of the facilities. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Woolwich Community Health Centre is committed to employment equity and providing equal opportunity for people with disabilities. We encourage applications from people representing the diverse communities we serve, and if requested, we modify our recruitment and hiring processes to make accommodations that are responsive to applicants’ needs. Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Vacancy Type: New Compensation & Benefits: Salary of $40.21-$45.44 per hour 4 weeks paid vacation (pro-rated to working status) 18 Sick Days per year (pro-rated to working status) 10 Professional Development days per year (pro-rated to working status) Enrolment in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

What you’ll do

The clinical nurse provides a range of nursing services as part of an inter-disciplinary team to support client care. Responsibilities include triaging, assessments, clinical procedures like venipuncture and wound care, and managing client health issues.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Practical Nurse with a current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Preference is given to those with 2-3 years of inter-disciplinary nursing experience in a community-based primary care setting.

Benefits

• Paid vacation • Sick days • Professional development days • Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Listed skills

• assessment · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Nursing
• Triage
• Assessment
• Venipuncture
• Injection
• Wound care
• Issue management
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Electronic medical records
• PS Suite EMR
• Primary health care
• Community resources
• Employment Equity
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Issue Management
• Clinical Nursing
• Community Health
• Disabilities
• Electronic Medical Record
• Interpersonal Communications
• Primary Care
• Primary Health Care
• Wound Care

Job areas

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