Community Health Representative

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Nipigon Township; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services in Nipigon Township, Ontario, seeks a Registered Nurse to plan and deliver community health activities, assist members with health services, and advocate with partners. The role may adapt to CHR/Community Outreach Nurse and requires travel within and outside the community.

Flexibility, strong communication, and knowledge of trauma-informed care are essential; valid Ontario licence and CPR are required; Indigenous experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a health-related field and experience working in health.
• RN or RPN registration is an asset. Nursing applicants require active, non-restricted CNO registration and professional liability protection.
• Strong communication, organization, computer, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, mental health, addictions, case management, and community resources.
• Valid Ontario Class G licence, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Standard First Aid/CPR Level C or BLS.
• Experience with a First Nation community or Indigenous organization is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver community health promotion and disease prevention activities.
• Help members navigate health services, benefits, referrals, and specialized supports.
• Advocate for members with external agencies and local health-care providers.
• Coordinate homemaker, personal support worker, medical transportation, and other community health initiatives.
• Collaborate with RRIB departments and outside providers to improve access and continuity of care.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Computer skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Post-secondary health education

Job description

Duties

• Plan and deliver community health promotion and disease prevention activities.
• Help members navigate health services, benefits, referrals, and specialized supports.
• Advocate for members with external agencies and local health-care providers.
• Coordinate homemaker, personal support worker, medical transportation, and other community health initiatives.
• Collaborate with RRIB departments and outside providers to improve access and continuity of care.

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Occupation Type

Registered Nurse

Total Positions

1

Wage

0

Hours/Week

0

Days of Work

n/a

Closing Date / Apply By

10/16/2026

Start Date

n/a

Duties

• For an RN or RPN, the role may be adapted to CHR/Community Outreach Nurse.
• Additional duties must remain within professional scope, RRIB policy, and legislation. The role does not include controlled acts at this time.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a health-related field and experience working in health.
• RN or RPN registration is an asset. Nursing applicants require active, non-restricted CNO registration and professional liability protection.
• Strong communication, organization, computer, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, mental health, addictions, case management, and community resources.
• Valid Ontario Class G licence, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Standard First Aid/CPR Level C or BLS.
• Experience with a First Nation community or Indigenous organization is an asset.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Travel within and outside the community is required.
• Work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.

Deadline: October 16, 2026

Drop off at: RRIB Office, 2 Gas Road, Lake Helen, ON P0T 2J0