Registered Nurse (RN) – Black Health & Wellness

Employment Status

Temporary Full-Time Contract until April 30, 2027

Job Posting Deadline for Internal Candidates

October 16, 2026

Position Status

This is a Bargaining Unit position. All terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement apply.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hours of Work Schedule

35 hours per week

Salary Range

Annualized salary range of $ 71,655.00 - $ 76,728.00, commensurate on skills and experience plus optional HOOPP participation

Position Reports to

Manager, Integrated Care and Experience - Black Health & Wellness

Primary Location

North Oshawa; mobile clinic sites (with flexibility to work/transition to any DCHC locations as required: Pickering & South Oshawa sites).

Organization

Who We Are: Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is a charitable registered organization that provides integrated, accessible, and equitable community-based primary care, wellness services, and health education for Durham community members facing barriers to health and well-being.

Who We Serve: DCHC offers equity-focused programs and services for priority populations, including Indigenous peoples, Black communities, 2SLGBTQI+ community members, newcomers to Canada, seniors, and clients without a family doctor. This approach helps community members access both preventive care and care when they are ill.

How We Work: Our interprofessional team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, counsellors, dietitians, outreach workers, medical secretaries, and administrative staff. Together, we place each client at the centre of care and respond to their needs through integrated clinical care, wellness support, and health education.





Why Join Now: This is an exciting time to join DCHC as we advance an energizing path toward greater impact in local health care. Guided by our Strategic Plan, Theory of Change, brand, client stories, and resources, we are diversifying, expanding, and strengthening how we serve the community.

Position Overview

Working as a part of the, interprofessional care team, the Registered Nurse (RN) will deliver comprehensive, client-centered, and developmentally appropriate with a focus on mental health promotion, prevention, and culturally protected care for African, Caribbean & Black (ACB) youths and families . The RN will prioritize the health needs of Durham’s priority population, including Newcomers and African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities, engaging both internally and externally to assess population health needs and enhance well-being through targeted assessment, treatment, and prevention strategies aimed at reducing health inequities.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide client-centered primary care in a non-judgmental manner, involving clients as partners in their care, recognizing the social determinants of health and associated health risks, and taking the stance of a health advocate.
- Actively participate, seek, and provide consultation within an inter-professional model of care.




- Provide primary and mental health care within an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive framework.
- Perform clinical assessments and health information gathering for clients with complex needs.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop care plans for clients experiencing or at risk of mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use.
- Provide nursing services that address the biopsychosocial needs of clients, including those with multiple comorbid health conditions, mental health diagnoses, and/or concurrent disorders involving substance use/abuse.
- Prioritize client-centered care for Durham CHC’s priority populations, including Newcomers and ACB communities.
- Perform intake assessment activities for new clients and provide direct access to primary care.
- Contribute to providing more accessible, targeted services to DCHC clients through direct service, referrals, and navigation.
- Complete timely and accurate medical records of client encounters, documentation, and third-party correspondence using Durham CHC’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Support client safety through evidence-based practices and adherence to policies and standards, including communication and teamwork, infection prevention and control, safe medication practices, safe use of equipment and facilities, and risk reporting.
- Contribute to activities related to the development, implementation, and evaluation of medical directives, policies and procedures, best practices, and protocols.
- Adhere to and promote evidence-based practices and standards of best practice in keeping

📌 Registered Nurse (Canada)
🏢 Durham Community Health Centre
📍 Canada