Community Health Registered Nurse

Title: Community Health Registered Nurse

Employment Terms: Part-time permanent evening and weekend hours can be expected.

Schedule: Monday to Thursday – 9 am to 5 pm (28hours/week)

Salary Range: $49,964-$59,134 per year this is the pro-rated salary for 28 hours/week or 0.8 FTE (extended health benefits and HOOPP pension plan)

Expected Start Date: Immediately

Reporting to: Manager, Integrated Services and Care

Location: Health Access Thorncliffe Park (HATP)

Background:

Heath Access Thorncliffe Park (HATP) is committed to providing coordinated Health & Wellness services to the Thorncliffe Park community. It is a community driven initiative aimed to enhance interdisciplinary comprehensive primary health care, improve access to health, social and community services in Thorncliffe Park. HATP is an innovative partnership between Flemingdon Health Centre (FHC) and TNO-The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) funded by the Ontario Health- Toronto region. This position is focused primarily on serving with FHC. FHC is a registered charity and an incorporated not-for-profit Community Health Centre (CHC), with a vision of Strong Health Communities. FHC provides a range of health-related services based on the social determinants of health with extensive community engagement. At FHC, we know that health is about much more than just the absence of disease. Our approach to community health encompasses the social determinants of health which includes: education, employment, isolation, food security and social supports, and utilizes a community development model to promote health, prevent disease, and strengthen community capacity. We value health equity, inclusion, community engagement, accountability & transparency, excellence and collaboration & partnerships.

Position Summary: The Community Health Registered Nurse will work as part of our community-based interdisciplinary primary health care team to deliver high-quality primary health care services for optimal individual and community health outcomes. We are seeking a Community Health Registered Nurse who is committed to client-centered care, and passionate about working collaboratively to address the social determinants of health, to reduce barriers and improve access to comprehensive health care for the residents of Thorncliffe Park.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Direct Client Care:

• Participate in providing comprehensive primary care within the scope of a Registered Nurse in an expanded role.
• Coordinate client care within HATP, with community health providers, specialists and other health care agencies.
• Provide telephone advice and triage for requests, abnormal results, screening purposes, and health prevention issues.
• Initiate health teaching and health promotion with clients as part of a clinical assessment and groups.
• Participate in a home-bound program and/or do home visits as required.

Health Promotion and Education:

• Collaborate with one’s service team and other teams across the organization to identify and provide health education to target groups.
• Participate in community projects or agency activities as a representative of the Health Centre as needed.
• Assist in the development of community outreach programs based on the needs of individuals and the community.
• Participate in the development of, and give support to policies and strategies that are in the interest of public health and recognize the determinants of health.
• Incorporate health care advances into practice and while addressing the changing demographics and evolving needs of the community.

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Participate in quality improvement, audits, accreditation and other relevant organizational committees and working groups and team meetings.
• Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of goals which are developed yearly.
• Plan, participate and assist in the identification of priority populations, and implement effective services consistent with HATP’s vision and values.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the Thorncliffe Park community and have working knowledge of community services and resources to make appropriate referrals.
• Teaching and supervising nursing and medical students as needed and support volunteer placement programs as required.
• Participate in continuing education activities and assist in the in-service training of other employees.
• Other activities as assigned by the Medical Director, HATP.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a registered nurse within a community health centre setting in the following areas preferred:
  • Assessing (and triaging) patients to determine the appropriate nursing and/or medical care required.
  • Providing chronic disease management, with an emphasis on providing care to patients with diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
  • Administering immunizations, medications, and treatments as directed by supervising physicians.
  • Monitoring and assessing changes in patients’ symptoms and conditions and providing updates to attending physicians.
  • Delivering and advising on women’s health screening tests, including cervical cytology tests, breast examinations, and contraception.
  • Providing travel health advice and immunizations.
• Skilled in assessment, health promotion & education, counseling and understanding of community development.
• Able to work as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team.
• Knowledge of and commitment to anti‐racist and anti-oppressive practice.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Medical Records, preferably Practice Suite Solutions (PSS).
• Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code

Note: This is a bargaining unit position with UFCW. Terms may be altered as a result of collective bargaining. For more details on benefits and entitlements, please refer to our collective agreement here: https://sp.ltc.gov.on.ca/sites/mol/drs/ca/Ambulatory Health Care Services/621-88231-22.pdf

Application Process: Please submit your cover letter and resume by 5 p.m., Mar 26, 2023, through Jobillio.

HATP – Health Access Thorncliffe Park is committed to employment equity initiatives. We encourage residents of Thorncliffe Park, Flemingdon Park, and surrounding communities, and people who are racialized, Indigenous, people from the 2SLGBTQI+ community, people with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups to apply.