About Primary Care Nurses' of Ontario 

Cost of interest group: $30; Free for nursing students

Website: www.pcno.ca

Facebook: @pcno.ca

The Primary Care Nurses of Ontario (PCNO) supports RNs, RPNs, and NPs working in primary care, who serve as the initial contact for patients in the healthcare system. Their roles encompass illness prevention, health promotion, education, diagnosis, treatment, and counseling, focusing on patient care from birth to end of life.

Primary care settings include Family Health Teams, Community Health Clinics, Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics, and more. PCNO’s mission is to empower nurses with resources to enhance access to primary care in Ontario.

Membership benefits include:

• Professional development through webinars and a bi-annual conference
• Networking opportunities
• Participation in practice committees and AGMs
• Advocacy for primary care issues
• Access to newsletters, social media updates, free webinars, and discounted conference rates
• Representation at RNAO assembly meetings and a platform for health policy influence

Joining PCNO provides professional growth and a supportive community. If interested in executive team positions, email info@pcno.ca.

Current PCNO Executive 2024-2025

• President: Amber Brown
• Past President: Empty
• Political Action: Faria Qureshi
• Secretary: Empty
• Membership: Jackie Ripco
• Communications Officer: Carley Souter
• Member at Large: Janet Probst, Jermin Shinuda
• Finance: Tsering Sundup
• Social Media: Stephanie Machado

  ^{Last updated: October 2024}