Posted 2 days ago
Clinic Nurse
@ Somerset West Community Health Centre
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Somerset West Community Health Centre is hiring a permanent 0.6 FTE Clinic Nurse in its Primary Health Care department at Eccles & Rosemount, open to RPN and RN candidates. The role provides nursing assessments, triage and procedures as part of an interdisciplinary team. Pay is $28.32-$33.40/hour for RPNs and $37.50-$45.25/hour for RNs.
Responsibilities:
- Nursing assessments
- Telephone and in-person triage
- Administer medications and treatments
- Client education and advocacy
- Wound care and ear syringing
Requirements summary:
- Three to five years community nursing experience
- Current CNO licence as RN or RPN
- Fluent English required
- EMR experience, preferably PSS
- Routine immunization experience
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | CPR |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+, People with disabilities |
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Somerset West Community Health Centre
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Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC) is a interprofessional agency offering a diverse spectrum of programming, in order to promote optimal health and social well-being among community members. Priority is given to individuals with unique needs, including single parent families, those who are financially insecure, new Canadians, and persons coping with various disabilities. SWCHC welcomes and supports individuals of all gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, and ethnicities. SWCHC serves a large multicultural area in Ottawa’s centre west, including Dalhousie, Hintonburg, Mechanicsville, and West Wellington, with a population of approximately 40,000 persons. Much of the community’s population is made up of new immigrants to Canada, who face many struggles which for many include a lack of English language skills.
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,739
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 192
- Reported office locations
- 55 Eccles Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 6S3, CA
- Business categories
- Social
- Health Care
- Communities
- Education
- Non Profit
- Charity
- Other recorded names
- Somerset West Community Health Centre
- Specialties
- Primary Health Care
- Counselling
- Community Development
- and Social Services
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Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC) is a interprofessional agency offering a diverse spectrum of programming, in order to promote optimal health and social well-being among community members. Priority is given to individuals with unique needs, including single parent families, those who are financially insecure, new Canadians, and persons coping with various disabilities. SWCHC welcomes and supports…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Specialties | Primary Health CareCounsellingCommunity Developmentand Social Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
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Career Opportunity
Position Title: Clinic Nurse
Classification: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Type: Permanent, 0.6 FTE
Department: Primary Health Care
Location: Eccles & Rosemount
Reporting to: Manager, Primary Health Care
Compensation: RPN $28.32-$33.40 / RN $37.50-$45.25
Deadline to apply: November 17, 2026, 5:00pm
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About us
We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who experience vulnerabilities because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.
SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.
What the Program Entails
SWCHC is well known for its excellent Community Health Centre (CHC) model and its professional health services team, but it has also become a leader in offering a wide range of community-building activities and advocacy programs. Our team of doctors, nurses, dietitians and more offer a range of medical services.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Manager of Primary Health Care the Clinic Nurse works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide coordinated care with other health professionals and support the overall function of the clinic.
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What We’re Looking For
◈ Life and Work Experience
- Three to five years’ experience in community nursing working with diverse populations
- Previous clinic experience an asset
- Previous experience using an EMR, preferably Practice Solutions Suite (PSS)
- Experience providing routine immunizations for all ages
◈ Your Education Path
- Current license with the College of Nurses of Ontario (RN/RPN)
- Current CPR (preferred)
◈ Required Language
- Fluency in English required
- Working knowledge of French or other languages an asset
What You Bring to the Table
- Knowledge of primary health care and the social determinants of health
- Able to work effectively in an inter-professional environment
- Knowledge and awareness related to cultural competence
- Experience working with disadvantaged communities
- Knowledge of nursing care related to Primary Care/Community Health/Chronic Disease Management
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Your Day-to-Day at a Glance
As our Clinic Nurse, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Nursing assessments
- Telephone & in-person triage
- Administer medications & treatments
- Client education
- Perform procedures within the scope of practice such as wound care, ear syringing
- Client advocacy
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Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of the individuals and communities we serve.
This posting is for a currently vacant position that we intend to fill through this recruitment process.
We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and members of other equity-seeking groups.
If you are interested in this opportunity but do not meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. We recognize that relevant experience, transferable skills, and different career paths can bring valuable perspectives and strengths to our team.
Applicants are encouraged to share any accessibility needs during the application process, and every effort will be made to provide appropriate accommodation.
We sincerely appreciate your interest in working with us. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to confirm receipt of or respond to inquiries regarding individual applications. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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