Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Full Time, Permanent

Timmins Academic FHT; Timmins; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

HOOPP pension

Generous vacation

Paid time off

Perkopolis discounts

Professional growth

Meaningful work

Job summary

Timmins Academic Family Health Team (TAFHT) in Timmins, ON, is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) for a full-time permanent position. You will join an interdisciplinary team, perform nursing procedures, and develop and monitor patient care plans.

The role requires current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, strong assessment and communication, and the ability to work independently and within a team. Travel within Timmins may be required.

Qualifications

• Current registration and in good standing as an RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Strong nursing assessment, patient navigation, and program development skills.
• Ability to manage workload, set priorities, solve problems and think critically.
• Work independently and as part of a team, with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong physical assessments and coordinate patient appointments.
• Perform nursing procedures including immunizations, injections, wound care, testing, and specimen collection.
• Deliver patient education and advocate for patients within the care team.
• Maintain clinical records per TAFHT policies and privacy rules.
• Travel within the community as required for work purposes.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient navigation

Program development

Leadership

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication skills

EMR experience

Office software

Education

RPN in good standing

Tools

Practice Solutions EMR

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Full Time, Permanent

The RPN is part of theinterdisciplinary team, assists in the healthcare functions and participates inthe development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the services.

TAFHT is an approved employer under the CommunityCommitment Program for Nurses (CCPN)

• § CCPNgrant of $25,000.
• § Education grant of $1,500.
• § NorthernTop-Up grant of $10,000.
• § NorthernRelocation grant of $10,000.
• § Not have been employedas a nurse in Ontario in the six months prior to being hired.
• § Holda Certificate of Registration in good standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• § Begintheir 2-yearcommitment between April 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027.
• § Commit to two-years ofemployment at a full-time work schedule offered by the employer.
• § Not simultaneouslyreceive funds from the Ministry of Health for the Tuition Support Program for Nurses.
• § Not be hired throughthe Nursing Graduate Guarantee program.
• § 2-yearcommitment required to be eligible incentives and grants.

PrimaryResponsibilities

• § Strongphysical assessment skills to support patients during appointments.
• § Coordinate andbook appointments with patients.
• § Performs nursing procedures includingimmunizations, injections, wound care, ear irrigation, point-of-care testing,specimen collection, suture and staple removal, and other procedures.
• § Provide patient education whiledelivering care.
• § Advocate forpatients as warranted and facilitate connections between patients and communitysupports.
• § Maintainclinical records and documents, patient assessment findings, goals, treatmentplans and interventions in accordance with the TAFHT policies and proceduresand as per guidelines established by the College of Nurses.
• § Protectspatient confidentiality in accordance with legislation, TAFHT policies andstandards established by the College of Nurses.
• § Collect andreport statistical data required.

Education,Qualification and Skills

• § Current registration, and in good standing, as aRegistered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• § Strong nursing assessment, patient navigation, andprogram development skills.
• § Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• § The ability to manage workload, set priorities, solveproblems, and think critically.
• § The ability to work independently and as part of ateam.
• § Strong verbal, written, and interpersonalcommunication skills.
• § A commitment to working well with patients and otherhealth care professionals.
• § Experience using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).Experience with Practice Solutions is an asset.
• § Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook isan asset.
• § Strong knowledge of nursing practice.
• § French and English communication skills, both spokenand written, are a strong asset.

Additional JobRequirements

Must follow all TAFHT policiesand procedures.

Must be legallyentitled to work in Canada.

This position is inTimmins ON, the position requires working in office and on site.

As a condition of employment, proof of COVID-19 vaccinationand required immunizations must be provided.

Must be able to travel within the communityfor work-related purposes using a personal vehicle. Travel expenses will be reimbursementby the employer.

The aboveresponsibilities are not to be considered all inclusive; and may be assignedother related duties in the interest of efficient operations of the FamilyHealth Team.

Why Join Our Team:

• § Comprehensive BenefitsPackage: Health and dental benefits to support your well-being.
• § Pension Plan (HOOPP): Access to the Healthcareof Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) to help plan for your future.
• § Generous VacationPackage: A competitive vacation allowance to support work-life balance.
• § Paid Time Off: Illness and personaldays, float days, and paid time off between December 25 and January 1st.
• § Exclusive Perks: Access to discountsand special offers through Perkopolis.
• § Professional Growth: Work with a supportiveteam that values learning and professional development.
• § Meaningful Work: Make a difference inpatient care and community health in a primary care setting.

This position reportsdirectly to the Clinical Director.

These positions are newpositions.

The position may belocated at 123 Third Avenue (Suite 200, 250, or 300), Algonquin West, 101 Mall,Algonquin East, Fifth Avenue, Toke Street, or any other location withinTimmins. The employer reserves the right to modify the assigned location orsite based on operational requirements.

These are bargainingunit positions represented by OPSEU/SEFPO.

For more information onour team and for a copy of the job description please visit our website at www.timminsfht.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest in TAFHT,however, only those applicants selected for an interview will becontacted.

The TAFHT is committed to a fair andtransparent hiring process. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) orautomated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates. Allapplications are reviewed by qualified members of our team to ensure athoughtful and equitable evaluation.

TAFHT supportsdiversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Weencourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, visibleminorities, aboriginal persons and persons with a disability. Personalinformation contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes andcollected as per Freedom of Information (F.O.I.) And Protection of Privacy Act,1987.

TAFHT is committed to improving access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities inaccordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If yourequire a specific accommodation during the application, interview orrecruitment stage, please contact our office at 705-267-1993, or by email [e-mail] noting Accessibility Inquiry in the subject line, forappropriate accommodations to be made.