Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Alliance for Healthier Communities; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Southwestern Ontario seeks a Registered Practical Nurse to join their Inter-professional Primary Care Team. This role involves providing primary care services, supporting marginalized populations, and collaborating with a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess strong nursing skills, experience in mental health, and a commitment to community health. A comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary are offered.

Benefits

Extended Health Care and Dental Benefits

Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Personal Wellness Days

Free Parking

Support for Professional Development

Monthly Wellness Contests

Annual Wellness Incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of nursing experience in a community setting preferred.
• Experience in mental health and addictions is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobile medical care in various community settings.
• Conduct assessments, health screenings, and administer immunizations.
• Work collaboratively with the inter-professional team.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Conflict Management

Interpersonal Relations

Education

Registered Practical Nurse certification

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

• POSITION: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
• STATUS: 1 Permanent Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• DEPARTMENT: Inter-professional Primary Care Team

Grand River Community Health Centre (GRCHC) is a dynamic, client-centred organization committed to delivering high-quality primary health care services to the diverse community of Brantford Brant and Norfolk. We are proud to have achieved the Canadian Centre for Accreditation (CCA) standards for quality in governance and management of Community-Based Primary Health Care—for the fourth consecutive time. This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, accountability, and delivering high-quality care to our communities.

The Inter-professional Primary Care Team (IPCT) will work collaboratively to provide primary care services to registered Primary Care clients and community clients, in various settings (at the CHC, on the CHC community health bus, at partner agencies or outdoors in the community) with a specific focus on marginalized populations. The IPCT team will provide services such as access to chronic disease prevention and management, mental health and addiction assessment, referral and counselling, primary care clinics and outreach primary care services.

The RPN works collaboratively with members of the IPCT to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate the programs and services provided to clients. The RPN will provide individual services, clinics and group programs as needed. Specifically, the RPN will support the IPCT by conducting assessments and physical examinations, health screening, administering immunizations and other injections, performing venipuncture, wound care, and any other nursing-related duties requested within the RPN's scope of practice. The RPN will also work individually or with others on the team or in the community to provide education and support for chronic diseases such as diabetes, COPD, HTN, CAD, CHF, etc., and chart according to college requirements in an EMR. The RPN develops and/or initiates health teaching tools, screening programs and workshops by identifying health needs of clients and various other community groups. The RPN will support the evaluation process for this program.

Responsibilities & Skills:

• Provide mobile medical care through a variety of locations (shelter and congregate settings, transitional and supportive housing, drop-in locations, motels, etc.)
• Provide primary care and mental health nursing support through a relationship and community-based framework
• Perform nursing skills (wound care, injections, suture/staple removal, overdose response, etc.)
• Work collaboratively with the team and other system partners (medical providers, shelters, hospitals, other community teams supporting similar clients) to develop, coordinate and execute care plans
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health, concurrent disorders, treatment modalities, and harm reduction practices is an asset
• Strong communication (verbal and written), organization, and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability in conflict management and interpersonal relations
• Understanding of anti-oppression principles and ability to work effectively with people of various cultural, age and economic backgrounds
• Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams, developing and maintaining positive relationships with service providers
• Ability to work independently and in self-directed working conditions
• Able to work flexible hours primarily within a 5-day, Monday to Friday work week. Regular evening work 1-2 times per week.
• Includes centre-based and off-site/outdoor work, including community locations
• Able to travel within the Brantford-Brant-Norfolk OHT area
• Experience in chronic disease prevention and management an asset
• Experience in working with homeless patients or those living with mental health and addictions is required

Why Work at Grand River CHC?We value our people and are committed to fostering a supportive, engaging, and healthy work environment. At GRCHC, you'll be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their personal, professional, and financial well-being. This includes Extended Health Care and Dental Benefits, Pension Plan (HOOPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Personal Wellness Days, and Free Parking. We also offer Support for Professional Development—both time and financial support, along with Monthly Wellness Contests and Annual Wellness Incentives. Additionally, we host Recognition & Appreciation Events and celebrate Birthdays to ensure that our team feels valued and appreciated.

A competitive salary of $23.83 to $28.70 per hour is offered.

Employment is conditional upon providing a police vulnerable sector check and having had a full series of COVID-19 vaccinations.

• Current certification as a Registered Practical Nurse in the Province of Ontario required
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid required
• Minimum 3-5 years of nursing experience in a community setting is preferred
• Frontline experience at a CHC and in outreach is an asset
• Experience in mental health and addictions is an asset
• Certifications in diabetes education, respiratory education, and motivational interviewing are anasset
• Ability to use your own car in the work is an asset; mileage is compensated.

All applications must be submitted no later than 4:30 pm May 28, 2025. We appreciate your interest, however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

The Grand River Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

To ensure there is an equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, Grand River Community Health Centre provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request.