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At North End Community Health Centre, inclusivity is at the core of who we are. We collaborate closely with our community to build a team that truly reflects the varied identities and lives of the people we support. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, embracing differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, economic background, cognitive abilities, and intersectional identities.

Current Openings

Registered Nurse – Upto 0.6 FTE – Family Practice/ MOSH 

  • Location: 2131 Gottingen Street
  • Hourly Pay: $39.96/hr. – $43.54/hr.
  • Work Term: 1 Year Term, with the possibility of extension
  • Hours: Up to 22.5 hrs./week
  • Application Deadline: January 21, 2025
The Family Practice/ MOSH Nurse provides comprehensive and advanced primary health care services, emphasizing health promotion, wellness, harm reduction, health education, and disease prevention in clinic settings. Reporting to the Manager of Primary Care, as well as the MOSH Manager, the Nurse supports the mission, vision, and values of the North End Community Health Centre by delivering relationship-based, client-centered care to diverse populations.
This role integrates the responsibilities of a Family Practice Nurse as well as a MOSH Nurse in clinical settings. The Nurse works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team—comprising physicians, nurse practitioners, mental health clinicians, social workers, and dietitians—to provide holistic care tailored to individual and community needs.
The Nurse utilizes a harm reduction framework and considers the social determinants of health in assessing, planning, and implementing nursing interventions. Their work includes promoting wellness, managing chronic conditions, preventing disease, and providing education and counseling to empower clients in managing their health. Collaboration across NECHC programs and with community agencies is essential to ensure integrated care and responsiveness to changing trends and needs within the community.
 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Nursing/ BScN or equivalent
  • Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses
  • CPR certification, Nonviolent crisis intervention, or willingness to be trained upon employment.
  • Community experience and knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization including trauma-informed and harm-reduction care.
  • Experience working with people experiencing homelessness or social-justice-health issues frequently presenting in people experiencing homelessness a strong advantage.
  • Family Practice Nurse training and/or Community Nursing training are a strong advantage.

How to Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume to https://nechc.easyapply.co/ Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity and Inclusion: We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including 2SLGBTQIA++, African Nova Scotian, Indigenous, people with disabilities, language minorities, people of color, and immigrants. Self-identification in equity groups is confidential and can be included in the application.

For more details, visit the full job posting here: Registered Nurse – Family Practice and MOSH – 0.6 FTE

Additionally, we invite applicants to self-identify in their application or complete the questionnaire on the NECHC website. Rest assured, any declaration regarding membership in equity groups will remain confidential.

Nurse Practitioner – Upto 0.5 FTE – MOSH 

  • Location: 2131 Gottingen Street
  • Hourly Pay: $52.41/hr. – 61.27/hr.
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Hours: Up to 18.5 hrs./week
  • Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Reporting to the Mobile Outreach Street Health (MOSH) or NECHC Primary Care Manager, the Nurse Practitioner provides health care service as a member of the collaborative MOSH team that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, occupational therapists, health case managers and others to a designated client population group requiring focused health and illness care. The nurse practitioner is licensed in a nurse practitioner class pursuant to the regulations of the Nova Scotia College of Nurses. The practice of a nurse practitioner includes the provision of specialized health services, which include harm reduction, health promotion, illness, and injury prevention, coordination and management of acute and emergent health problems, and education and advocacy relevant to the patient population. Location of work would primarily include a clinical setting at the North End Community Health Centre (NECHC), and other NECHC and community sites which may include homes. Work with MOSH might also include outreach with MOSH Nurses from a mobile clinic or partner location in the community.
 
The following are the main objectives of the MOSH program:
  • To increase access to effective and equitable primary health care to community members across the lifespan who are homeless, street-involved, and insecurely housed.
  • To improve the health status of marginalized and underserved populations.
  • To create a collaborative environment in which information, knowledge, and resources are shared among community service, health care, academic, and government organizations. 

Qualifications:

  • Master of Nursing – Advanced Nursing Practice stream.
  • Eligible for licensure as an RN and as a Nurse Practitioner with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia.
  • Valid Driver’s License

How to Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume to https://nechc.easyapply.co/ Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity and Inclusion: We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including 2SLGBTQIA++, African Nova Scotian, Indigenous, people with disabilities, language minorities, people of color, and immigrants. Self-identification in equity groups is confidential and can be included in the application.

For more details, visit the full job posting here: Nurse Practioner – MOSH – 0.5 FTE

Additionally, we invite applicants to self-identify in their application or complete the questionnaire on the NECHC website. Rest assured, any declaration regarding membership in equity groups will remain confidential.

Talent Recruiter – 0.5 FTE 

  • Location: 2131 Gottingen Street
  • Hourly Pay: $25.13/hr. – 27.18/hr.
  • Work Term: 1-year term 
  • Hours: Up to 18.5 hrs./week
  • Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
The Talent Recruiter will be responsible for supporting the full cycle hiring process for all the departments and programs with NECHC. Talent Recruiter will be responsible for sourcing and screening candidates that best fit the organization’s future goals.
Talent Recruiter responsibilities include sourcing candidates through various channels and community partners, planning interview and selection procedures, and hosting or participating in career events. To be successful in this role, you should be able to develop long-term recruiting strategies and nurture trusting relationships with potential hires.
Ultimately, you will create strong talent pipelines for our organization’s current and future hiring needs.
 

Qualifications:

  • Experience as a Sourcing Specialist or Talent Acquisition; 1-2 years.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and complete projects within the deadline.
  • Hands-on experience with various selection processes like phone interviews and reference checks
  • Ability to conduct different types of interviews (e.g. structured, competency-based, and behavioral)
  • Familiarity with HR databases, applicant tracking systems, and candidate management systems.
  • Familiarity with social media, especially LinkedIn
  • Certification/ Diploma in Human Resources Management or ongoing study in the relevant field.

How to Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume to https://nechc.easyapply.co/ Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity and Inclusion: We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including 2SLGBTQIA++, African Nova Scotian, Indigenous, people with disabilities, language minorities, people of color, and immigrants. Self-identification in equity groups is confidential and can be included in the application.

For more details, visit the full job posting here: Talent Recruiter – 0.5 FTE

Additionally, we invite applicants to self-identify in their application or complete the questionnaire on the NECHC website. Rest assured, any declaration regarding membership in equity groups will remain confidential.

*Please note that all applications will be handled with strict confidentiality. A vulnerable sector criminal record check is required for all NECHC employees working directly with clients, participants, and patients.

Interested in exploring other opportunities with NECHC?

We’re always on the search for passionate professionals, join us in our mission to support community health and well-being for the North End community and beyond. Please email your resume and cover letter to employment@nechc.com

Self Identification questionnaire: https://nechc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/NECHC-EQUITY-DECLARATION-1-1.pdf

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