EXTERNAL JOB POSTING
Bilingual Registered Practical Nurse
Permanent-Full Time (35hrs / week)
Onsite Position
South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre (SEOCHC) is a non-profit, community-governed organization that provides a range of multi-disciplinary services to clients, including primary care, health promotion, social services, community and resource development, home support, and advocacy to address the social determinants of health. SEOCHC particularly responds to people who face barriers to accessing health and social services and who live in Southeast Ottawa. Our services and programs are designed to meet the needs of our community. At SEOCHC, we strive 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.
Our Primary Care clinic is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join our interprofessional primary care team. The RPN will work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, and other allied health professionals to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to clients across the lifespan.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care within the RPN scope of practice, including health assessments, immunizations, wound care, chronic disease management, and medication administration.
Support clinical procedures and assist in minor medical interventions.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
Promote health education and self-management strategies for clients and families.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and team meetings.
Reach out to clients to assess urgent situations and determine the most appropriate course of action in collaboration with the on-duty physician.
Qualifications
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in primary care, community health, or related setting preferred.
Experience working with marginalized populations, including individuals with complex health and social needs.
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMRs), preferably PS Suite.
Fluency in English and French language preferred; other languages representing our community (Arabic, Somali) are a strong asset.
Ability to work flexible hours, including one evening per week and one Saturday per month.
Salary range: $47,902.40 to $56,347.20/annum
Please submit your resume with a cover letter no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday,
September 12, 2025 to:
Human Resources Officer
South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre
SEOCHC is committed to employment equity and values diversity in the workforce. We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates with a disability requiring accommodation during the interview process should advise Human Resources so arrangements can be made accordingly.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including but not limited to Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, persons with disabilities, and others with lived experience of systemic barriers to equity.
