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Quest Community Health Centre is a dynamic non-profit, interdisciplinary health care organization. Our holistic model of care focuses on primary care, illness prevention, health promotion, community capacity building and service integration.

Quest delivers healthcare that addresses the underlying social determinants of health, such as poverty, housing, unemployment and food security, all which have a significant impact on health outcomes.

Quest is committed to providing high quality primary health care and social services to residents throughout the Niagara Region. As such, Quest supports and encourages opportunities for continuous learning and career growth for our team.

Registered Nurse – Permanent Full Time Position

Quest CHC is seeking a skilled, compassionate and engaged health care provider to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. The position has a strong emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention and community capacity building and works within a harm reduction framework.

This opportunity involves working in collaboration with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Client Coordinators and other Allied Healthcare Professionals and community partners to provide ongoing primary care and monitor client progress within a shared care model.

Education

· Possession of an undergraduate degree in nursing from a recognized university, or a combination of education and experience as sanctioned by the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.

· Current and valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Experience

· 2 to 4 years’ experience in a community setting or combined community, hospital and or public health environment.

· Experience supporting individuals without a healthcare provider who are also experiencing mental health, addictions or concurrent disorders, street-involved populations (homeless, under-housed, sex trade workers), isolated seniors, sexually and gender diverse populations (2SLGBTQ+), at-risk children, youth and families.

· Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

· Experience working with interdisciplinary teams is an asset.

· Experience in working with hazardous chemicals and materials and associated preventive measures outline/required by product Safety Data Sheets and WHMIS

Skills and Abilities

· Awareness of, and sensitivity to, the health issues of the community.

· Familiar with Community Health Centre model of needs and wellbeing.

· Ability to provide compassionate, respectful, non-judgmental and culturally competent care to priority populations.

· Knowledge or willingness to learn approaches to care, including harm reduction, trauma informed, client driven care, and motivational interviewing.

· Strong interview skills and ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and orally. Proficiency in other languages is an asset.

· Ability to function independently in potentially difficult situations and the ability to decide what presenting conditions are a priority.

· Ability to deal with disruptive behaviour, crisis management and de-escalation.

· Ability to plan and organize assigned duties.

· Ability to establish positive working relationships with multi-disciplinary team, clients and service providers.

· Ability to problem-solve and apply sound judgment.

· Proficiency in the use of computer software such as Microsoft Office and electronic medical records such as PS Suites.

· Knowledgeable with resources within the community and methods of access.

QUEST CHC OFFERS:

Salary Range: $71,412.97 to $ 88,268.54

PLUS: HOOPP (Pension Plan), Benefits, Vacation, Personal Leave Days, and $1,000 annual training funding

Program Area: Primary Care

Employment Status: Full time, Permanent

Hour: 37.5 per week

If you enjoy being part of a team environment, and share our passion for providing a particularly innovative model of health care, send your cover letter and resume to hr@questchc.ca.

For a detailed job description, visit our website at www.questchc.ca.

We are committed to workplace equity and diversity, and encourage submissions from equity-seeking groups who identify based on ability, cultural background, race, sexual orientation and/or gender.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $71,412.97-$88,268.54 per year

Work Location: In person