We’re Hiring – Registered Nurse
We’re hiring a Registered Nurse! We’re looking for someone passionate about providing holistic, culturally affirming care to Black, African and Caribbean (BAC) communities in Peel Region. Join our interdisciplinary team in delivering prevention, health promotion and client education that addresses the systemic barriers BAC community members face in accessing care.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, BHSSH and working in close collaboration with the aforementioned. At the heart of our work is an interdisciplinary approach that delivers holistic, community-based care – with a strong focus on individuals who experience barriers to accessing health services. Our team is deeply committed to inclusivity and works within the social determinants of health framework, emphasizing prevention, health promotion, and client education.
Reporting to the Manager, The Black Health and Social Services, the Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for the provision of high-quality nursing care to clients as per the standards of the regulated profession, and in keeping with licensed requirements of the College of Nurses of Ontario. The RN will also provide other appropriate service to clients as assigned which may include (but not limited to): administrative tasks, performing a range of medical and laboratory procedures as appropriately delegated, maintaining equipment
About the Black Health and Social Services Hub:
LAMP Community Health Centre (LAMP CHC) is partnering with Roots Community Services Inc (RootsCS) and the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin (CMHA Peel Dufferin) to design, develop and implement the Black Health & Social Services Hub with and for the Black, African and Caribbean (BAC) communities in Peel Region. The hub will provide primary health, mental health,addictions and social services programs that will holistically address the physical, mental, social and cultural needs of BAC communities, and seek to eliminate disparities and inequities. To achieve our goals, we are recruiting people who are passionate about delivering culturally relevant, responsive and affirming care that will inspire individuals to improve their wellbeing.
Organizational Background:
LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person’s health. LAMP uses a co-ordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By providing services that improve physical, emotional, social and economic well-being, people can better control their health and environment. Our organization is grounded in principles of health equity, and we are committed to delivering services and programs through an anti-racism, anti-oppression lens. We strive to create a healthier
community by putting people first and addressing systemic barriers to care.