Registered Practical Nurse - HART Hub

Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

HOOPP pension

Vacation + Indigenous holidays

Professional development days

Laptop and cell phone provided

Travel expenses covered

Cultural teachings access

Personal leave 15 days

Job summary

Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc. is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for the Hart Hub in Sagamok Anishnawbek, ON. This full-time contract role provides direct clinical care within the full scope of practice and supports service development within a multidisciplinary team.

Preference given to Indigenous applicants. Salary ranges from $58,662 to $64,101 with comprehensive benefits. Closing date is October 27, 2026.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse college diploma and current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current CPR and First Aid.
• Experience in mental health, addictions, homelessness services, community health, or related settings is preferred.
• Training in harm reduction, trauma-informed practice, crisis de-escalation, and Indigenous cultural safety is an asset.
• Ability to work in non-traditional settings (bed-based centres, drop-in centres, outreach, mobile clinics).
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort with highly marginalized populations.
• Knowledge of prescription drug abuse or polysubstance abuse is an asset.
• Experience using drug assessments and screening tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care within full scope of practice for Hart Hub clients.
• Offer clinical support to community members accessing the Hart Hub.
• Participate in development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of services.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver services to First Nation and Aboriginal people.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Mental health experience

Addictions experience

Harm reduction training

Trauma-informed practice

Crisis de-escalation

Indigenous cultural safety

Non-traditional settings

Interpersonal skills

Substance abuse knowledge

Drug assessments/screening tools

Wholistic/addiction approach

Health teaching/presentations

Computers/EMR/word processing/spreads

Driver’s license/G Class

Education

RPN college diploma

Current CNO registration

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Employment Opportunity

Position: Registered Practical Nurse - HART Hub

Employment Type: Full -Time Contract until March 31, 2028 (possible extension pending funding)

Vacancy Status: Existing Vacancy

Salary Range: $58,662-$64,101

Location: Sagamok Anishnawbek, ON

Closing Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Who you are?

You are highly motivated in sharing your interest in providing comprehensive primary health care within an inter-disciplinary team environment, Acknowledging the Seven Grandfather Teachings in your work to build relationships. In addition, you have the ability to draw on your own knowledge and life skills to support and maintain efficient operational functions, with a positive outlook.

Who we are?

We are a leader in First Nation Health. Our foundation is Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands. We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe and holistic health care that supports and enhances the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. We work with our 11 First Nation community partners and the Indigenous Friendship Centre in the provision of primary health care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions, home and community support services, and health promotion services.

The opportunity:

Under the direction of the HART Hub Regional Manager, the Registered Practical Nurse is responsible to provide clinical support to community members who access the Hart Hub. This role provides direct clinical care within their full scope of practice and participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of services for individuals. The Registered Practical Nurse will work within a team of other multi-disciplinary team members to provide services to First Nation and Aboriginal people.

What you need to bring with you:

• Registered Practical Nurse College Diploma and current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.
• Current CPR and First Aid.
• Experience in mental health, addictions, homelessness services, community health, or related settings is preferred.
• Training in harm reduction, trauma-informed practice, crisis de-escalation, and Indigenous cultural safety is an asset.
• Ability to work in non-traditional settings (bed-based centres, drop-in centres, outreach, mobile clinics).
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with highly marginalized populations.
• Having knowledge of prescription drug abuse or polysubstance abuse would be an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using drug assessments and screening tools.
• Ability for conceptualizing and addressing individual addiction issues from a wholistic perspective.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate health teachings and presentations for health promotion and awareness related to prescription and illicit drug abuse.
• Knowledge in the use of computers, various word processing, spreadsheets and electronic medical record.
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle and a valid G Class driver’s license.

Why work with us?

• Competitive Salary based on experience
• Paid Extended Health Benefits
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Competitive vacation package with an additional 7 Indigenous statutory holidays
• Life-long learning is a priority, offering 10 Professional Development Days and $1800/Annual Budget
• Technology Amenities provided (i.e., laptop, cell phone)
• All travel expenses covered
• High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience
• Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People
• 15 days of Personal Leave

What to expect?

Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar may occur.

Accessibility accommodations will be available upon request.

An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check.

Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code – Special Programs.

No artificial intelligence is used in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.