The Hepatitis C program is a collaborative initiative between the London InterCommunity Health Centre, the Regional HIV/AIDS Connection, and Infectious Diseases Care specialists at St. Joseph's Hospital. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides front line client care, outreach, testing and health promotion to clients living with or at risk of contracting the Hepatitis C virus. Working to a full scope of practice, the RN works with a multidisciplinary clinical care team supported by Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Dietitians, Social Workers, Community Development Workers, and Outreach Workers to provide comprehensive primary care focusing on the needs of people significantly marginalized by poverty, substance use, mental health and housing issues.
THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE
- Starting at $35 – $38 per hour
- A Psychologically Safe and Inclusive Workplace
- 100% employer-paid health & dental package, including up to $2,000/benefit year for mental health, $1,500 for massage therapy
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Paid sick and personal time, plus vacation time starting at 3 weeks
- Professional development time and funds
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Post secondary diploma (RN) or degree (BScN) from a recognized college or university
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- 3-5 years of nursing experience in a community setting or combination of community and hospital / public health
- Awareness and understanding of the social determinants of health and health promotion
- Ability to practice from social justice, trauma and violence informed care, and harm reduction frameworks
- Clinical knowledge of mental health care, substance use, concurrent disorders, dual diagnoses, and application of current best practices, assessments and interventions
- Demonstrated effective crisis prevention, intervention and stabilization skills
- Experience with phlebotomy and/or working with people who inject drugs or use substances
- Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds with an inclusive and anti-oppressive lens
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Experience in mental health care and working with people experiencing substance use disorders and homelessness
- Psychotherapy skills such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery, ADAT, SPDAT
Strong computer skills, including the use of Electronic Medical Records (Telus Practice Solutions Suite currently in use). - French and other language skills are considered an asset in supporting the communities we serve
ABOUT US
For more than 35 years, we've provided health & social services to those who experience barriers to care such as poverty, homelessness, language or culture, and complex and/or chronic health conditions. We are viewed as a community leader in newcomer health, care of marginalized women, issues of health equity, client-led service development, and the advancement of partnerships that improve access to vital services for people who are at the margins in our community.
APPLY NOW
This posting is for an existing vacancy. Submissions will be accepted until end of day November 27, 2026.
The Health Centre is committed to hiring staff that reflect the diversity of the clients and community that we serve. Should you require any accommodation in making an application, please contact our office.
Due to the vulnerability of our client populations, it is a condition of employment that the successful candidate submit a Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance to Human Resources.
AI USAGE
We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. Every application is reviewed by a real person, and human decision-makers are involved at every stage of our recruitment process.
Applicants are encouraged to learn more about the Health Centre and explore our web presence by visiting us online at www.lihc.on.ca or liking us on Facebook – London InterCommunity Health Centre. Even if you don't meet every requirement listed above, we still want to hear from you! We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for interview will be contacted.