Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

1 FTE

Thunder Bay

One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.

We are currently seeking a 1FTE Registered Nurse for the Community Wellness Hubs to provide client-centered clinical care and community-based health promotion as part of an interdisciplinary team. This unique role combines primary care nursing services with outreach and wellness initiatives, supporting individuals who face barriers to accessing healthcare, including those who are underhoused, living with mental health challenges, experiencing substance use, managing complex health conditions, and individuals who identify as BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers to Canada, or who are uninsured or underinsured. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to health equity, cultural safety, trauma-informed practice, and accessible care for underserved communities.

This position delivers integrated, team-based primary care services alongside proactive outreach and health promotion activities within social housing settings, and designated community locations. Working collaboratively with internal teams and community partners, the Registered Nurse through both direct primary care and community outreach, plays a key role in improving health outcomes and advancing equitable access to care for individuals experiencing complex health and social challenges.

The position has a competitive salary, the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and an excellent group health benefit package.

The salary range for this position is $72,039 to $83,187 annually. We do not use AI to screen resumes.

Eligible for the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) that provides $25,000 in grant funding to eligible nurses in exchange for a 2 year commitment. Click here for eligibility criteria.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), with a minimum of 3–5 years of nursing experience.
• Experience working within a community-based care model and applying evidence-based primary care practices, including community outreach, health promotion, harm reduction, and the delivery of client-centred services in diverse community settings, is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated awareness, understanding, and sensitivity to the health needs of diverse populations facing barriers to care, as well as the socio-economic, cultural, and systemic factors that influence health outcomes, well-being, and access to services.
• Willingness and ability to work outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, based on operational needs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to perform clinical activities in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario standards and professional nursing practice guidelines.
• Strong assessment skills to identify and address clients’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and electronic charting systems.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license.

How to Apply

Please visit https://norwestchc.org/team/

The deadline for applicants is Friday, November 27, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to:

Lesly Gunasekara, Manager of Human Resources

NorWest Community Health Centres

525 Simpson Street

Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6

FAX: 807-622-7637

www.norwestchc.org

NorWest Community Health Centres is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free workplace. We provide accommodation throughout all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.