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SEOCHC

Registered Nurse

Ottawa, ON

$39.72 - $46.73/hr

Maternity Leave Contract (18-month term) What We Do The South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre ... The Registered Nurse will provide care in home and community settings as part of an ...

Somerset West Community Health Centre

Clinic Nurse

Ottawa, ON · On-site

CA$37.50 - CA$45.25/hr

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Registered Nurse (RN) Job Type: Term, 0.6 FTE (6 Months contract) Department: Primary Health Care Location: Eccles & Rosemount Reporting to: Manager, Primary Health ...

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Registered Nurse

Ottawa, ON

SEOCHC
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$39.72 - $46.73/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Maternity Leave Contract (18-month term)

What We Do


The South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre (SEOCHC) is a community-based organization that has provided integrated, interdisciplinary team-based care for over 40 years. Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of people who face inequities - by providing accessible community health and social services. We look to bring people together with the resources, expertise and services they need so that we can do our part to build a healthy, thriving community. At the heart of our delivery model are our shared commitment to equity and social justice, whole person health, community collaboration, heart driven integrity and evidence informed excellence.

Our talented, passionate team at SEOCHC makes a real and tangible impact on the lives of the residents of our community. We collaborate to deliver best-in-class services and care, and we're looking for a Registered Nurse to join us in our mission.

Overview


Our Primary Care team is seeking a Registered Nurse for a fulltime, 18month maternity leave contract. This position is a communitybased nursing role involving travel to clients' homes. The Registered Nurse will provide care in home and community settings as part of an interprofessional primary care team that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, administrative staff, and allied health professionals.


This role requires a valid Ontario driver's license and access to a reliable, personally owned vehicle to support travel between client locations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care, including assessment, treatment, and education, under the supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner;
  • Perform routine procedures, such as administering medications, immunizations, allergy shots, ear irrigation, dressing changes, and specimen collection;
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement care plans;
  • Document patient encounters accurately and promptly in electronic medical records;
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes
  • Educate patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies

Qualifications

  • Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
  • 3-5 years of nursing experience, preferably in a community or primary health care setting;
  • Experience using a medical software program, preferably PSS, is an asset;
  • Experience working with culturally diverse populations such as newcomers and refugees;
  • Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skills;
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team;
  • Fluency in English and French preferred; other languages are assets;
  • Proficiency in the use of computers and electronic medical records;
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Salary: $39.72 - $46.73 per hour (commensurate with experience).


What we Offer


  • The Centre offers excellent employee benefits including generous leaves as well as Extended Health & Dental coverage.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • The Centre participates in the Healthcare of Ontario (HOOPP) pension plan.


Additional Information

For more information on our Centre visit www.seochc.on.ca.

Please apply directly with your resume and a cover letter. This posting is for an existing position in our organization.

Artificial Intelligence will not be used to screen, assess or select applicants for this position. Thank you for your time and interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Centre is committed to employment equity. SEOCHC will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation due to disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including but not limited to Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, persons with disabilities, and others with lived experience of systemic barriers to equity.

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