Registered Nurse; RN - SLGBTQI Health & Wellness

Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – 2

SLGBTQI Health & Wellness

Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time

Job Posting Deadline for Internal Candidates: December 19, 2025 at 5pm

Position Status: This is a Bargaining Unit position. All terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement apply.

Hours of

Work Schedule:

35 hours per week

Annualized salary range: $71, 655.00 - $76,728.00, ommensurate on skills and experience, plus Group Benefits, plus participation in HOOPP.

Hiring Manager: Manager, Integrated Care & Experience

Primary

Location:

Pickering (with flexibility to transition to/work at other DCHC sites as required).

Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is a registered, charitable organization that provides integrated, accessible, and equitable community-based primary care, wellness services, and health education to Durham community members who face multiple barriers to their health and well-being.

DCHC also provides equity-based programs and services that focus on priority populations such as Indigenous, Black, the 2

SLGBTQI Community, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, and Unattached patients (i.e., those without a family doctor), to name a few. DCHC ensures Durham community members receive not only sick care, but preventive care as well.

At DCHC, we are a team-based interprofessional group of staff including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, counselors, dietitians, outreach workers, medical secretaries, and other administrative staff. We always place every client at the Centre of our approach to care, based on their needs. We address these needs through integrated clinical and wellness care and health education.

It's an exciting time to be joining DCHC, while we are embarking on an energizing path with a focus on making our biggest impact yet on local health care by diversifying, expanding, and leveraging our Strategic Plan, Theory of Change, Brand, Client Stories and Resources.

• Drive Program and Service Integration and Client Experience Across All that DCHC Does
• Evolve Program Offerings to Improve Health Equity and Meet the Needs of DCHC’s Priority Populations
• Establish DCHC as a System Advocate and Champion for Equity
• Enhance DCHC’s Brand and Awareness Across Durham Region
• Become an Employer of Choice with a Focus on Recruitment, Retention, and Development

As a member of the 2

SLGBTQI Health & Wellness program, including the Gender Care interprofessional care team, the Registered Nurse (RN) will deliver comprehensive, client-centered, and developmentally appropriate care grounded in an understanding of the social determinants of health.

The RN will provide high-quality, gender-affirming care in collaboration with nurse practitioners, mental health professionals, and system navigators, supporting individuals navigating gender identity, gender dysphoria, and transition-related healthcare. The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy, cultural competence, and a strong commitment to inclusive, non-judgmental care.

• Provide client-centered, evidence-based nursing care to transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse individuals in a non-judgmental manner, involving clients as partners in their care, recognizing the social determinants of health and associated health risks, and taking the stance of a health advocate.
• Actively participate, seek, and provide consultation within an inter-professional model of care.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and health information gathering of clients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial health, including conducting initial evaluations, ongoing monitoring, and documenting care plans.
• Educate clients and their families about gender-affirming treatments, healthcare options, and navigating the healthcare system. Advocate for the client’s rights and help ensure their experience is affirming and supportive.
• Assist with gender-affirming medical interventions, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT), bloodwork and providing education for self-injections. Monitor client progress and provide ongoing support.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of transgender health issues, including mental…