This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, as well as additional organizational perks, in accordance with eligibility requirements.
About the Role:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is an integral member of the interdisciplinary health care team, providing comprehensive primary care services and promoting healthy lifestyle choices for individuals, families, and the community. Working within a health promotion and client-centered care framework, the RN delivers clinical care, health education, counselling, outreach, and follow-up services while contributing to the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs and services.
The RN collaborates closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, allied health professionals, and community partners to address the unique needs of diverse and marginalized populations, including low-income individuals, newcomers, and multicultural communities. The role also supports quality improvement initiatives, program development, health promotion activities, and student and volunteer learning opportunities.
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Undergraduate degree in Nursing from a recognized university.
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Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
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Three to five years of nursing experience in a community health, public health, hospital, or primary care setting.
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Experience working with diverse, marginalized, and vulnerable populations.
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Experience in program planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
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Additional training relevant to community health or primary care is considered an asset.
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Experience within a non-profit or community-based organization is an asset.
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This position is designated under Carlington CHC’s French Language Services Plan. Candidates must demonstrate:
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Advanced+ French oral expression and Advanced+ French oral comprehension
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A third language relevant to the populations served by the Centre is considered an asset.
Responsibilities:
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Provide clinical nursing care including assessments, triage (in-person and telephone), history taking, health education, counselling, and follow-up within a multidisciplinary team and CNO standards.
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Deliver telephone triage and support client care coordination and referrals.
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Support laboratory and clinic functions, including specimen handling, equipment maintenance, sterilization, and inventory management.
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Participate in outreach services within the community catchment area as required.
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Contribute to program development, policy/protocol updates, committee work, and quality improvement initiatives.
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Promote health education, disease prevention, and health equity within a primary care framework.
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Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and client records while ensuring confidentiality and accountability.
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Participate in case conferences, chart reviews, audits, and complex case discussions.
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Support program evaluation and the development of treatment, education, and health promotion initiatives.
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Participate in student training, volunteer supervision, and clinical teaching activities.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical assessment, triage, treatment, and health education skills, supported by a solid understanding of health promotion and population health approaches. They will be effective collaborators within an interdisciplinary team, with excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management abilities. A demonstrated commitment to client-centred, culturally responsive care is essential, along with knowledge of community resources and referral pathways to support coordinated service delivery. The role also requires proficiency with electronic medical records, databases, and Microsoft Office applications, as well as the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
