Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse Contract

North Lambton Community Health Centre; Forest; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Lambton Community Health Centre in Ontario is seeking an RN or RPN for a 37.5-hour-per-week contract as part of the Hepatitis C & Substance Use Health Outreach Team. The role may be filled by RN or RPN, with duties aligned to scope of practice and client needs.

Qualifications include current registration with the CNO, a minimum of 3 years nursing experience, ability to work independently, nursing assessments and care planning, venipuncture, and experience serving marginalized

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing as an RN or RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum three years of recent nursing experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Experience completing nursing assessments, obtaining health and medication histories, developing care plans, and follow-up for complex clients.
• Current competence in venipuncture and blood specimen collection or demonstrated ability to obtain competency during orientation.
• Knowledge of harm reduction, social determinants of health, HIV and Hepatitis C transmission, prevention, and treatment.
• Experience in case management and navigating community systems; experience with marginalized populations.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office and Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within scope and organizational policies.
• Conduct nursing assessments and develop care plans for clients with complex needs.
• Coordinate with outreach team and community services.
• Work across multiple sites and outreach locations as required.
• Document care and maintain EMR records.

Skills

RN or RPN

3+ years nursing

Independence

Assessments & care plans

Venipuncture

Education

RN/RPN license (Ontario)

Tools

MS Office

EMR

Job description

The North Lambton Community Health Centre is a community-governed health centre serving identified priority populations in a defined catchment area. The Centre operates multiple sites in Ontario: Forest, Kettle & Stony Point, Watford and Sarnia. Our interdisciplinary team of providers includes physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, health promoters, dietitians and physiotherapists.

The North Lambton Community Health Centre is currently seeking applicants for the following position:

Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse

37.5 hours per week – One Year Contract

The Outreach Nurse – Hepatitis C & Substance Use Health is a member of the interdisciplinary Hepatitis C & Substance Use Health Outreach Team at the North Lambton Community Health Centre. The position may be filled by a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), with duties assigned in accordance with the successful candidate’s scope of practice, individual knowledge, skill and judgment, organizational policies, and client care needs.

Qualifications:

• Current registration in good standing as an RN or RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum three (3) years of recent nursing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, make sound nursing decisions, and recognize when consultation or escalation is required.
• Demonstrated experience completing nursing assessments, obtaining comprehensive health and medication histories, developing care plans, and providing follow-up for clients with complex health and social needs.
• Current competence in venipuncture and blood specimen collection or demonstrated ability to obtain competency during orientation.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals experiencing complex health and social needs.
• Knowledge of:
  • Harm reduction principles
  • Social determinants of health
  • HIV and Hepatitis C transmission, prevention, and treatment
  • Substance use and its impacts on health
• Experience in case management and community system navigation.
• Experience providing services to marginalized populations, including Indigenous communities.
• Strong computer skills, including the use of MS Office products and Electronic Medical Record.

This is a contract position, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hourly wage for a Registered Nurse in this position is ($36.62-$43.49) and hourly wage for a Registered Practical Nurse in this position is ($26.68-$31.69). Experience will be taken into consideration for each 6-step wage grid. The incumbent will be required to work at all our sites and outreach locations as necessary.

If you would like a copy of the job description, contact:

April George
Human Resources Assistant
North Lambton Community Health Centre
Email: [e-mail]

North Lambton Community Health Centre is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve, and where every team member has the opportunity to reach their full potential. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, please inform us of any accommodations required to fully and fairly participate in the application, interview or selection processes and we will endeavor to provide a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your accessibility needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Closing Date: August 28, 2026