Registered Practical Nurse

NorWest Community Health Centres; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for a mobile outreach position. The role involves providing clinical care and health promotion to clients facing barriers to accessing healthcare. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience as an RPN, possess valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and be sensitive to the needs of diverse populations. The organization encourages applications from those who can travel to various service locations, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Group health benefit package

Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Work experience in rural, hospital, community settings, or public health.
• Ability to travel to other service locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and health promotion in mobile outreach settings.
• Collaborate with external partners.
• Address the health needs of underserved populations.

Skills

Community-based health care knowledge

Flexibility in work hours

Sensitivity to socio-economic issues

Valid driver's license

Education

RPN with current College of Nurses of Ontario registration

Job description

525 Simpson St, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3J6, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, November 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Registered Practical Nurse (Inter Professional Care Team)

1 FTE

One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non‑profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.

We are currently seeking a 1 FTE Registered Practical Nurse, as a valuable member of the Community Health Centres’ team who will be an effective, collaborative member of NorWest CHC providing clinical services to clients who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non‑insured). This is a mobile outreach position that will provide clinical care, illness prevention and health promotion in social housing units and other designated areas while collaborating with external partners.

The position has a competitive salary, an excellent group health benefit package and the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

• RPN with current College of Nurses of Ontario registration.
• 2-3 years experience as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Three to five years’ work experience in a combination of remote rural, hospital and community settings and/or public health along with experience as a Registered Practical Nurse providing care to individuals who face multiple barriers to care.
• Awareness and sensitivity to socio-economic and cultural needs.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non‑insured).
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care.
• Flexibility in work hours is required including evenings and weekends.
• Awareness of northern community health care needs.
• Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle and ability to travel to other service locations.

The deadline for applicants is Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

The position will remain open until filled.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to:

Lesly Gunasekara, Manager of Human Resources

NWCHC’s is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

525 Simpson St, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3J6, Canada