NorWest Community Health Centres·Longlac, Ontario
Provide low-barrier addictions care within the RAAM clinic using a strengths-based and harm reduction approach. Deliver primary care services to vulnerable populations through education, screening, and individual support.
Registered Nurse - Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) & Primary Care 1 FTE Position Longlac 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 compassionate, committed 1FTE Registered Nurse to work with the Primary Care team as well as in the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic.
This position will provide nursing services within NorWest CHC’s Primary Care and the RAAM team.
Within the RAAM clinic, the RN provides low-barrier addictions care to clients and their families.
The approach to care is strengths-based and rooted in harm reduction and evidence-based practice.
Within the Primary Health Care team, this RN will assist in the delivery of primary care services to vulnerable populations through education, individual support, screening, and outreach.
The position has excellent group health benefits package, a competitive salary, and the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan.
The salary range for this position is $72,039 to $83,187 per year.
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RN with current College of Nurses of Ontario registration. Minimum 3 years nursing experience, ideally in a combination of hospital, community and/or public health settings Addictions nursing experience required. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as required. Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills. Ability to work both independently, and collaboratively, within an interprofessional team environment. Perform clinical activities according to the College of Nurses standards for nursing practice. Utilizes professional assessment skills to identify physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of clients and families. Knowledge and proficiency in current evidence based practices of primary care delivery, with an emphasis on health promotion and harm reduction. Experience and flexibility to respond to fluctuating workload and changing environment 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).
Please visit https://norwestchc.org/team/ The deadline for applicants is Friday, July 10, 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. 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.
Requires a Registered Nurse with current CNO registration and at least 3 years of experience, specifically including addictions nursing. Must be able to work flexible hours and demonstrate sensitivity to clients facing barriers to care.
Market context
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