Nurse – Northern Clinic

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sioux Lookout is seeking a Nurse for the Northern Clinic. The role involves providing direct patient care in a primary care setting according to best practice guidelines. Applicants must hold current RN or RPN registration with CNO and possess strong clinical skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration within a medical team. Preference is given to persons of First Nations ancestry. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Current Registration in good standing as an RN or RPN with CNO.
• Minimum two years of clinical experience preferred.
• Current BCLS certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care under CNO guidelines and standards.
• Document patient history, treatments, and progress.
• Collaborate with medical team for appropriate primary care.
• Maintain confidentiality under PHIPPA.

Skills

Communication in Northern First Nation dialects

Proficiency in Windows environment

Experience with patient care databases (EMR, OSCAR, Meditech)

Education

Registered Practical Nursing Diploma or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BScN)

Job description

Job Summary

The Nurse – Northern Clinic will provide direct care to patients within the primary care setting of the Northern Clinic. Patient care will be provided within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) under the CNO regulations for best practice guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

Qualifications

• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment)
• Current Registration in good standing, as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with CNO.
• Registered Practical Nursing Diploma or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing BScN from an accredited University.
• Minimum two years of clinical experience preferred but not required.
• Current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (BCLS), or willingness to obtain re-certification.
• Ability to communicate in one or more of the Northern First Nation dialects is an asset.
• Proficiency in a Windows environment and working knowledge or experience with patient care databases (EMR, OSCAR and Meditech) an asset.
• Ability to perform the requirement of this position on a regular basis.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Assessment and provision of quality patient care under the CNO Best Practice guidelines and standards.
2. Document all pertinent patient history, treatments, and progress in a timely manner.
3. Provide quality care to all individuals while placing an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention.
4. Maintain a safe and effective care environment for medical staff and patients.
5. Document effectively and efficiently within the EMR, while maintaining strict confidentiality under PHIPPA.
6. Collaborate, and communicate efficiently with the medical team and interdisciplinary staff members to facilitate appropriate provisions of primary care.
7. Maintaining up to date evidence-based practice and ensure best practice guidelines utilized.
8. Participation in self-directed learning to ensure that practice remains relevant, along with continued education wherever possible.
9. Adaptation to the changing environment and supporting patients’ individual health needs.
10. Maintaining adequate inventory of medical supplies, re-ordering and stocking as necessary.
11. Assisting Medial providers (MD/NP) to perform medical procedures.
12. Ability to work independently and to assess/monitor client’s level of care and arrange transfer to other areas as required- urgent/emergency responsiveness.
13. Arrange transportation and accommodations as necessary within the organization (SLFNHA)
14. Performing additional procedures in clinical setting (Catheter care, wound care, staple/suture removal, ECG, Urinalysis)
15. Set-up, and oversight of specialty clinics, and providing one to one Specialist support as needed.
16. Provide ongoing input towards further development of the Northern Clinic practice.
17. Other duties as assigned.

Application

Apply online through UKG (Myself My Company View Opportunities).

Contact

Human Resource Department
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Closing Date: October 24, 2025 @ 4:30 p.m. CST

The Health Authority wishes to thank all applicants in advance. However, only those granted an interview will be contacted.

For additional information regarding the Health Authority, please visit our website at www.slfnha.com

SLFNHA is a proud supporter of Mikinakoos Children’s Fund. To find out more, visit www.mikinakoos.com