NURSE PRACTITIONER - TEMPORARY FULL TIME (MATERNITY LEAVE)
Rainbow Valley Community Health Centre (RVCHC) currently has an opening for a temporary full time (maternity leave) Nurse Practitioner position beginning Dec 2025. This full-time position provides a range of primary health care, illness prevention, client education and health promotion services at RVCHC.
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions as a member of the interdisciplinary health team in the provision of health care services. The Nurse Practitioner must be aware of, understand, and adhere to the Standards of Practice set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario. NP’s have courtesy privileges for diagnostic tests ordered through its partner organization, St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH).
In this position you will have the opportunity to work to your full scope of practice with strong practice emphasis on disease prevention, health promotion, education, community partnerships and group sessions.
You will be a vital part of our multidisciplinary team comprising of a Physicians, NP’s, Nurses, Social Worker and Administrative Support staff.
Qualifications: Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the Extended Class; experience in community health nursing in a primary care setting; demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment; strong clinical skills; experience in program development and evaluation, knowledge of and understanding of primary prevention and health promotion theory and practice; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; understanding of rural communities and rural health care challenges is an asset. Access to a vehicle and the ability to work independently are essential.
WHY WORK WITH US:
RVCHC and SFMH would not continue to evolve and thrive without the dedication of our entire staff. We pride ourselves on creating and maintaining an environment where people are family, valued, recognized, and treated with respect. We do this by providing our employees with competitive and comprehensive benefit plans such as Dental, Health, LTD, Vision, HOOPP pension program with more than matching employer contribution, professional development opportunities, employee and family assistance program, health and wellness programs and a learning fund for educational development. Exploring new positions, programs, or development initiatives is encouraged as it contributes to your personal and professional growth. We offer an education fund that supports staff pursuing educational opportunities. This position is unionized with the Ontario Nursing Association (ONA).
Our Mission is to provide high-quality, patient-centered healthcare in collaboration with our partners.
We welcome and encourage applications from members of all groups and backgrounds, especially those applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person.
Please apply by forwarding your resume and cover letter to hr@sfmhosp.com Join our Innovative Team Today!
St. Francis Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Compliance with vaccination policy and a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector check are required. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact hr@sfmhosp.com.
Renfrew Victoria Hospital is a 55 bed, fully accredited facility, offering, surgical, medical, and complex continuing care. Special in‐patient services include a Special Care Unit, Palliative Care, and Pastoral Care. The hospital has an extensive ambulatory care program with over 30,000 emergency and clinic visits per year. RVH has been designated by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care as the Regional Centre for Renfrew County Nephrology Services. As such a 20‐station hemodialysis unit is located at RVH, a 6‐ station satellite hemodialysis unit is located at the St. Francis Memorial Hospital in Barry’s Bay and a 6‐ station unit at the Pembroke Regional Hospital. Pre‐dialysis care clinics are also offered.
RVH also offers a satellite oncology service and 25 specialist out‐patient clinics. RVH sponsors county‐ wide services in Addictions Treatment Services, Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP), Regional Assault Care Program, and Sleep Lab. There is full diagnostic support within the hospital including staff radiologists providing radiological, ultrasound, bone density, CT and mammography support. In addition, there is a comprehensive surgical program. We also have an Internist on staff who provides exercise stress testing, echocardiography, cardiopulmonary and allergy testing.
The hospital is located on the campus of the Renfrew and Area Health Services Village which consists of Renfrew Victoria Hospital, Renfrew Hospice, Bonnechere Manor Long Term Care facility, Quail Creek Long term Care facility, Addictions Services, Ottawa Valley Physio, Renfrew Family Chiropractic Centre, Dynacare Laboratories, the regional 911 Communications centre and three professionals clinics. Located just 45 minutes west of downtown Ottawa, our hospital’s location in the Town of Renfrew, offers the best of small-town living with easy access to urban amenities.
Collegiality amongst physicians, nurses, administration and staff make the Renfrew Victoria Hospital a wonderful place to work. Renfrew and the surrounding communities offer a beautiful and affordable rural life style within a 45 minute drive to Ottawa.
Join our nursing team at RVH where we are Growing Forward and Building Care!