Registered Practical Nurse – Integrated Health Services

Centretown Community Health Centre / Centre de sante communautaire du Centre-ville; Ottawa; Presencial; CAD 48.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

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HOOPP pension

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off"

Descripción de la vacante

Centretown Community Health Centre in Ottawa is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to work within an interdisciplinary primary care team. The RPN provides client-centred care, emphasizing trauma-informed and harm-reduction approaches while upholding infection control standards.

Requirements include a Diploma in RPN, eligibility for Ontario registration, RN association membership, and experience with medical equipment reprocessing. The role may require occasional evenings or weekends.

Formación

• Diploma of Registered Practical Nursing and eligibility for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Eligible for membership with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario.
• Certification in Reprocessing Medical Equipment.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in relevant practice area.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.
• Proficient with EMR and charting/documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Provide care to individuals, families and groups as part of an interdisciplinary primary care team.
• Maintain infection prevention and control practices and prepare examination rooms.
• Support client-centered, trauma-informed and harm-reduction approaches.

Conocimientos

Strong clinical assessment skills

Ability to work independently and in a

Excellent interpersonal skills

Bilingual communication

Educación

Diploma of Registered Practical Nursing

Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Membership with Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario

Certification in Reprocessing Medical Equipment

Descripción del empleo

Registered Practical Nurse – Integrated Health Services

Full-Time, Permanent Position (Vacant Position) - CCHC Registered Nurses are covered by Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) collective agreement and is part of the bargaining unit.

Pay Scale

$48,423 – $58,340 / annually

Pension and Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) / including some benefits

Application Deadline

November 20, 2026 at 11:59:00 p.m.

About the Role

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) works within their scope of practice to preserve and promote the health of clients in the community served by CCHC. Applying nursing knowledge and skills in accordance with professional standards and guidelines, the RPN provides care to individuals, families and groups as part of an interdisciplinary primary care team. The role embraces a client-centered, trauma-informed and harm reduction approach, recognizing the impact of social determinants of health throughout a person’s life. The RPN also monitors and maintains infection prevention and control practices in accordance with provincial standards, ensures the daily cleanliness and readiness of examination rooms, performs reprocessing medical instruments in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines, and maintains appropriate stock levels.

Requirements

Essential

• Diploma of Registered Practical Nursing
• Possession of, or eligibility for, registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Eligible for membership with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario.
• Certification in Reprocessing Medical Equipment.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent nursing experience related to the area of practice.
• Medical Equipment Reprocessing experience in a hospital setting.
• Strong clinical assessment skills
• Knowledge of medical equipment reprocessing
• Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of health promotion principles
• Ability to apply trauma-informed and harm reduction concepts and philosophy
• Demonstrated understanding of the health system and ability to provide guidance in navigating same
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and triage tasks and responsibilities effectively, including the flexibility to address unanticipated needs
• Demonstrated capacity to welcome and collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the capacity to establish relationships and manage challenging situations
• Good trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in both official languages effectively including strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Advocacy skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in accurate charting and documentation
• Demonstrated ability to model “client centred” service delivery
• Proficient with the use of computers and various applications including Microsoft Office Suite, electronic medical records (EMR) and electronic record keeping tools
• Availability to work occasional weekends or evenings

Desirable

• Other languages are considered an asset

Language designation

Bilingual (English/French). (Bilingual requirement will apply based on needs at the time of recruitment

• English, written and spoken
• French, written and spoken

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants invited to an interview will be contacted.

Candidates requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should contact us at [e-mail] so arrangements can be made. CCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce and as such, we encourage applications from individuals who reflect the broad diversity of communities we work with.

Centretown CHC has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, as such applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and provide proof of vaccinations to be considered for employment. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for persons with medical exemption or other exemptions under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

In accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and as part of our commitment to transparency, CCHC may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology during its recruitment process to assist in the screening, assessment or selection of candidates. Our use of AI is intended to support and not replace the judgment of our hiring professionals. All final hiring decisions remain the responsibility of our team as we are committed to a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.