WNHAC·Kenora, Ontario
Provide primary health care services, including prevention and treatment, to vulnerable populations in community settings. Coordinate care for individuals facing complex challenges such as addiction, mental health concerns, and social instability.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Full-Time (Existing Position) Primary Care Nurse, Care Coordinator - Outreach
We provide primary health care through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Our team includes health professionals, educators and support workers representing both traditional Indigenous and contemporary models of care, and uses wholistic health and community development concepts.
This position is based in the outreach clinic serving vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness and those living with substance use challenges.
The clinic operates within a community focused model of care, with services delivered in a variety of settings such as shelters, community centres, and other partner locations. Staff work closely with individuals facing complex life circumstances, including addiction, mental health concerns, and social instability. The role requires a compassionate, trauma informed approach that emphasizes empathy, respect, and dignity while fostering a safe and supportive environment.
The position provides nursing services in accordance with the professional standards and scope of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
This position is part of the Ontario Nurses Association bargaining unit.
Traditional practices involve cultural ceremonies and burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting.
Carry out assessment, nursing diagnosis, and treatment within the nursing scope of practice, including but not limited to assessing episodic issues, well-baby exams, chronic disease monitoring, wound care, immunizations, medication administration, non-emergent triage, and client education. Engage in expanded clinical practice through approved training and competency development, practicing under established medical directives or clinical protocols. This may include cervical cancer screening and smoking cessation interventions (e.g., STOP program). Collaborate with professional team members to ensure comprehensive wholistic care for clients, making referrals and seeking and/or providing consulting support as appropriate. Support to the primary care providers with various care coordination tasks to ensure timely review of incoming diagnostics and consults, monitoring and coordination of age-related screenings, completion of health assessment forms, and facilitating the communication of non-critical information to the client. Support the client intake process through completion of medical history data entry into CPP, including immunization records. Collaboration with Home and Community Care staff and Community Health Nurses to support the delivery of care measures required by respective programs. Maintain current and accurate medical records, reports and other documentation to ensure comprehensive, consistent care and services, and to meet all accountability requirements. Participate in quality improvement, evaluation, and risk management activities, including contributing to practice improvement initiatives, incident reviews, and the use of clinical information to support safe, effective client care. Contribute to the advancement of evidence-informed nursing practice through participation in program development activities, knowledge sharing, and support of primary care initiatives. Active participation in organizational teams and committees. Other duties as required. In extenuating situations or in the event of an emergency, may be redeployed to ensure provision of essential services
$38.48-$51.89 per hour with excellent benefits, including HOOPP pension plan. Salary is in accordance with the Ontario Nurses’ Association Contract (ONA).
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis applicants to apply. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and will provide accessibility accommodations as part of the application process upon request.
Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess a valid driver's license with a vehicle. Requires experience in wholistic health and the ability to work within an Indigenous organization.
Market context
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