• PART-TIME
• Permanent

Job Title: Registered Nurse -Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPCT) Initiative

Employment Type: 0.8 FTE (4 Days) - Permanent

Existing Vacancy:  Yes

Is Artificial Intelligence used for screening or assessment of candidates: No

About Women’s Health in Women’s Hands Community Health Centre

WHIWH CHC provides culturally safe, responsive primary healthcare to racialized women, trans and non-binary clients from African, Black, Caribbean, Latin American and South Asian communities in Toronto and surrounding areas. We also drive change through research, knowledge exchange, capacity building and advocacy across multiple systems.

About TELUS Health MyCare – Union Clinic

TELUS Health MyCare – Union Clinic is a downtown Toronto primary care clinic with seven family physicians offering in-person and virtual care. Areas of focus include women’s health, mental health, sports medicine, ENT, dermatology and chronic disease management, and travel medicine is planned. Through the MyCare platform, patients can also see dietitians, counsellors, and menopause and weight management specialists.

About the IPCT Partnership

WHIWH CHC leads this Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPCT) initiative, a provincial investment to expand access to team-based primary care. The Registered Nurse will be employed by WHIWH CHC under its terms and conditions of employment, and will work day to day within the TELUS Health MyCare clinical team. Working with physicians, administrative staff and other providers, the RN will support patient access, preventive care, chronic disease management and patient-centred care, both in person and virtually.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Care and Patient Assessment

• Conduct nursing assessments, health histories, triage, vital signs and patient intake for adults, children, infants, prenatal patients and people with chronic conditions.
• Support patient flow through urgent, same-day and walk-in care by completing initial assessments.
• Provide health education, counselling, advocacy and family support in line with College of Nurses of Ontario standards.

Preventive Care and Immunization

• Prepare and administer vaccines according to current public health guidelines, and provide vaccine counselling.
• Monitor vaccine inventory and support cold-chain management.
• Take part in preventive screening, recall and follow-up to support population health and early detection.

Women’s Health, Child Health and Clinical Procedures

• Support cervical screening and pregnancy intake appointments.
• Assist physicians with office procedures such as IUD insertions, ear syringing and cryotherapy.
• Conduct well-baby and well-child assessments, including growth monitoring and developmental screening.
• Perform nursing interventions within scope, including specimen collection, wound care, medication administration and point-of-care testing.

Chronic Disease Management

• Support monitoring and follow-up for hypertension, diabetes, asthma, dyslipidemia and other chronic conditions.
• Provide lifestyle counselling on nutrition, physical activity, smoking cessation and weight management.
• Take part in medication review and care coordination, and make referrals to internal, external and community services.

Documentation, Quality Improvement and Collaboration

• Keep documentation in the EMR complete, accurate and timely.
• Take part in chart reviews, quality improvement, case discussions, and program planning and evaluation.
• Work with physicians, staff and community partners to deliver integrated, patient-centred care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION:

• Current registration and license in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from a recognized university.
• Minimum three to five years of nursing experience, preferably in primary care, family practice, community health, ambulatory care, or a related healthcare setting. Demonstrated proficiency in comprehensive health assessments, problem-focused assessments, triage, patient education, and chronic disease management.
• Experience administering vaccinations and supporting preventive care initiatives.
• Experience supporting women’s health, child health, and office-based clinical procedures is an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health promotion, disease prevention, and patient-centred care. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary healthcare environment.

REPORTING:

This position reports to the Director of Primary Healthcare Services.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply for this challenging opportunity in a dynamic organization, please forward your resume and cover letter with the subject line: "Registered Nurse – IPCT Initiative (TELUS Health MyCare)" to the attention of:                     

Human Resources Department      

recruitment@whiwh.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Closing: November 30, 2026

Compensation: $68,535.00 annually.