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# Summary  

• SEEKING: REGISTERED NURSE
• POSITION: Permanent Full-Time
• SITE: St-Charles, Ontario

# About the position 

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a range of primary care services to the patients of the Centre de santé Univi Health Centre (CSUHC); perform client assessment, follow-ups, triage, screening, and counselling.

• Collaborate with nurse practitioners, physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.

• Participate in the development, delivery and evaluation of educational and health promotion programs.

• Maintains accurate and timely records and encounter data in patient electronic medical record (EMR).

• Participates in chart and case review.

• Communicates information clearly and concisely to patients and health care providers on a regular basis.

• Educate patients and their families about healthcare, treatments, and procedures.

• Participate in the assessment and reassessment of patient care needs.

• Adhere to policies and procedures as well as professional standards.

• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

# Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, or Diploma with relevant experience.

• Membership in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

• Work experience in a primary care setting preferred.

• Knowledge and ability to assess the needs of various age groups.

• Experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of various health-related topics in a community setting.

• Superior problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and time manage in a demanding office environment.

• Knowledge of community resources, especially in regards to health and social services.

• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.

• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).

• Bilingualism is required (English and French).

• Solid working knowledge and ability to navigate a PC windows environment, including shared drives and Microsoft applications.

• Valid Ontario’s driver’s license and access to a vehicle, would be an asset.  

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Salary range: $65,169.10 - $81,927

• HOOPP pension plan and competitive benefits

• Condensed workweek of four days

• Annual training budget

• A criminal records check will be required prior to hiring  

The posting will be shared internally and externally simultaneously; however, priority will be given to internal candidates.

# Summary 

# About the organization 

 South Riverdale Community Health Centre is a non-profit, multi-service organization that provides primary healthcare, social and community outreach services with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention primarily to people of East Toronto. Our mission is to improve the lives of people that face barriers to physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being. We do so by meaningfully engaging our clients and communities, ensuring equitable access to primary health care and delivering quality care through a range of evidence informed programs, services and approaches. As a leader in community health, our locally and internationally recognized community services include cutting-edge primary health services, health promotion, harm reduction, environmental health, community food centre and population-based community programs for marginalized peoples. We value health equity and inclusion and respect in our work and in the delivery of our services.

# About the position 

The Primary Care Asthma Program (PCAP) is an evidence-based asthma program intended to provide primary care providers with decision aids to support best practice regarding asthma assessment, diagnosis and management. SRCHC coordinates program delivery in a number of Community Health Centres in the East End of Toronto.  The PCAP Educator works along with primary care providers to assess, diagnose and educate clients and their families or caregivers about asthma and COPD. The PCAP Educator fosters a collaborative approach to asthma and COPD management in the community, promoting and utilizing opportunities to increase awareness, skill and knowledge within the community.

Responsibilities:

• Establish goals, objectives and plans for effective implementation of the Primary Care Asthma Program for the site and associated locations
• Serve as a resource person for respiratory health education for the site and community, including asthma, COPD and smoking cessation
• Work with sites to ensure adherence to Primary Care Asthma Project (PCAP) standards and protocols
• Provide spirometry testing as indicated in accordance with the American Thoracic Society guidelines
• Provide asthma and COPD education to clients, families and care providers utilizing best practice strategies and standardized PCAP tools, in accordance with PCAP Advisory Group recommendations
• Provide smoking cessation counselling and NRT dispensing under the STOP program and co-facilitation of smoking cessation support groups
• Assess and address potential barriers to asthma and COPD management, including the social determinants of health
• Participate in the implementation of a cross-organizational smoking cessation strategy
• Work with clients/families and primary care providers to develop, implement and revise customized self-management plans (Action Plans)
• Complete documentation in accordance with PCAP standards and site-specific policies and practice
• Identify community resources and help clients understand how and when to best access those resources appropriately
• Develop and maintain collaborative internal and external partnerships
• Attend relevant events, meetings and participates as a member of committees and/or working groups
• Liaise with management, directors and administrators at South Riverdale, East End and Regent Park CHCs to ensure that resources, policies, and practices for asthma care and management are in place
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to identify and provide health education to target groups
• Perform administrative duties including participation at staff meetings, data entry, etc.
• Maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and deal with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness to public contacts
• Maintain professional competency through networking with peers and other health professionals, and participating in relevant continuing education through organizational affiliations
• Utilizes a health promotion approach, addressing determinants of health
• Completes all administrative tasks required for staff as applicable
• Maintains EMR and relevant computer competency as applicable and attends mandatory training as required
• Support and/or supervise student placements within the health centre as required
• Maintain current and appropriate college membership as regulated under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
• All other duties as required

# Qualifications

•  Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university

• Licensed Ontario Regulated Healthcare professional with a scope of practice that includes counselling e.g. Respiratory Therapist, RN, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Kinesiologist
• Certified Asthma Educator or Certified Respiratory Educator
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience working with clients with asthma and COPD management, treatment, and education, preferably with experience of conducting spirometry
• Familiarity with the STOP program is a valuable asset
• TEACH training for tobacco cessation is an asset
• Project coordination skills including staff education, maintenance of client care systems, preparation of project reports, scheduling, evaluation of clinical care delivery relative to guidelines or standards of care, etc.
• Demonstrated respect for diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility with the ability to work collaboratively and positively with others
• Ability to implement the 2021 Asthma Guidelines
• Ability to make judgements in asthma care according to best practices
• Ability to accurately and safely perform spirometry testing in accordance with the ATS/ERS Standards
• Ability to incorporate evidence into practice
• Knowledge of infection control practices
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality policies within the CHC
• Ability to provide effective education to patients, families, community groups, and health professionals
• Understanding of concepts of health promotion, patient education, research and secondary prevention as a part of primary care
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology and various software applications
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently or in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Police clearance documentation will be required for employment
• Proof of double COVID-19 vaccination status will be required for employment

# Summary 

# About the organization 

 The West Elgin Community Health Centre has served our rural communities for over 30 years. We work alongside extraordinary people at the Centre and are very proud to be a part of an alliance of community health centres across the province. Our team provides primary care, illness prevention, health promotion services, and a range of community programs primarily to the residents of Dutton Dunwich and West Elgin municipalities.

We work within an amazing interdisciplinary team supported by an exceptional volunteer program. We make a difference every day to our clients, in our rural communities, and to each other. And, as a team, we remain committed to co-creating a meaningful, healthy, inclusive, and compassionate workplace.

# About the position 

 Our Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for Centre-wide volunteer services including recruitment, onboarding, engagement, retention, and scheduling of volunteers and high school student placements. A key leadership focus is to ensure that our Centre is providing a meaningful experience for our more than 100 amazing, dedicated volunteers. Activities would include, but not limited to, volunteer educational activities, volunteer appreciation and engagement campaigns. Our volunteers truly make a difference! 

Our Volunteer Coordinator is an ambassador of the Community Health Centre representing the organization within external volunteer service networks, and community outreach/community engagement projects as needed.

# Qualifications

•  Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field required. 

• Experience leading and engaging volunteers required.
• Volunteer coordination formal training preferred.
• Experience in data entry, record keeping and event planning preferred. 
• An understanding of possible challenges of living in a rural community. 
• Ability to travel to our service areas where public transportation is not available. 
• Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check required as a condition of employment. 
• A client service and volunteer program “champion” who aligns with the Vision and Mission of the Centre and models our values of compassion, excellence, collaboration, accountability, respect, and equity. 

# Summary 

# About the organization 

The West Elgin Community Health Centre has served our rural communities for over 30 years. 

We work alongside extraordinary people at the Centre and are very proud to be a part of an alliance of community health centres across the province.

Our team provides primary care, illness prevention, health promotion services, and a range of community programs primarily to the residents of Dutton Dunwich and West Elgin municipalities.

As a Nurse Practitioner at our Centre, in addition to roster autonomy and a favourable work-life balance, we work within   an amazing interdisciplinary team supported by an exceptional volunteer program. We make a difference every day to our clients, in our rural communities, and to each other. 

And, as a team, we remain committed to co-creating a meaningful, healthy, inclusive, and compassionate workplace.

# About the position 

 The Nurse Practitioner will work in our new Dutton satellite location alongside a registered practical nurse. It is an exciting new role expanding the Centre’s primary care services into Dutton-Dunwich. 

Our expansion of primary care services is possible through the Interprofessional Primary Care Team with the purpose of attaching clients to primary care. This service enhancement allows us to continue strengthening access to primary care within the communities we serve.

The Nurse Practitioner (RN-EC) promotes an environment that is consistent with the Health Centre’s Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Directions. TheRN-EC is an essential member of the client-centered health professional team and works within a broader interprofessional team at the Centre to effectively and efficiently serve clients.

The RN-EC provides primary care functions and participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services for individuals, families and the community.

The RN-EC will practice within the scope set out by the Regulated Health Professions Act: Scope of Practice, Controlled Acts Model and by the Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses in the Extended Class Primary Care Nurse Practitioner current guidelines defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). 

The RN-EC offers the full scope of primary health care nurse practitioner practice and consultations with physicians or other health care professionals as needed.

# Qualifications

•  Current Registered Nurse, Extended Class (RN-EC) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. 

• Perform responsibilities in accordance with the CNO Registered Nurses, Extended Class (RN-EC) standards of practice and within the Centre’s policies and procedures. 
• Personal professional liability insurance required. 
• Satisfactory, current vulnerable sector police check required. 
• Computer proficiency and previous EMR experience.
• Understanding the challenges facing rural populations. 
• Alignment with the Centre’s values - compassion, excellence, collaboration, accountability, respect, and equity.