Full-Time Shelldale and Downtown Clinic A community without barriers to health and wellbeing We work with our community to promote and sustain health and wellbeing for all Compassion, Social Justice, Courage, Integrity, Adaptability Guelph Community Health Centre prioritizes people who face barriers to health and accessing services, and people who identify as: ~ Homeless or at risk of homelessness ~ Newcomers to Canada with language barriers ~ Having moderate to severe mental health and/or addiction issues ~ Having moderate to severe disabilities ~ Indigenous First Nations, Inuit and Métis ~ Vulnerable children and their families experiencing conflict, isolation or attachment struggles The Guelph Community Health Centre (GCHC) is located in the vibrant city of Guelph, Ontario, and provides primary care services and community health programs using an interdisciplinary, team-based approach. Our clinical team consists of family physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered practical nurses, who work collaboratively with GCHC community health workers, including social workers, dietitians, outreach workers, and cultural interpreters. The GCHC works within a determinant of health framework which emphasizes health promotion and education, disease prevention, anti-oppression, and recognition of special risk factors (social, physical, psychological, etc.) which may affect the health of clients.

We are looking for a nurse who is passionate about working with complex and vulnerable clients to deliver outstanding health care. If you are a nurse who is excited about working independently, at top-of-scope,



in partnership with primary care provider colleagues then this might be the prospect for you. Are you someone who is excited about working with clients who are difficult to engage with and have multiple co-morbidities including mental health and addiction?

Follow up and collaboratively manage patients taking mental health medications, opioids and opioid replacement therapy. Complete in-person and virtual primary care visits independently, in consultation with the primary care provider. Visits may include but are not limited to complex chronic disease management and health teaching, pre-natal and childcare and episodic health care concerns.

Liaise with physicians, other health professionals and community partners. Compose and manage specialist referrals and act as a point of contact for external health care providers consulting on care decisions. Participate in case conferences and develop care plans in collaboration with allied health colleagues.

Manage care journey for patients undergoing transgender transition-related surgeries, including co-planning via independent visits with patients, referrals and form completion and aftercare support. Outreach nursing, including home visits. Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Current

College of Nurses of Ontario Certificate of Competence.



Two to five years of broad-based practical nursing experience in a combination of hospital and community settings and/ or public health.

Experience working in community settings independently is an asset.

Experience with addictions, mental health and complex chronic disease management.

Experience working in an outreach capacity.

Experience and comfort working with vulnerable populations, complex mental health concerns and individuals who use substances. Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care. High level of computer proficiency including knowledge of electronic medical records.

Experience using Practice Solutions Suite is an asset. Flexible towards change. Evening and weekend work may be required ~Interaction with people who struggle with mental health or addiction issues, persons who are unhoused or may be involved in the criminal justice system If you have some of these qualities and are excited about this opportunity, then we want to hear from you.

Guelph Community Health

Centre is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including individuals from priority populations who may identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit and Metis individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities. If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation. We require that all finalist applicants undergo a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen through their local Police Services Branch prior to start date. #

📌 Registered Nurse *Internal Posting (Guelph)
🏢 GCHC
📍 Guelph