Registered Practical Nurse - Sexual Health (1 Casual position)

Middlesex-London Health Unit; Middlesex Centre; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Middlesex-London Health Unit seeks Registered Practical Nurses for the Vaccine Preventable Disease team, focusing on direct client care and harm reduction. This role involves providing educational resources and connecting clients to community services while maintaining documentation. Potential candidates should possess an RPN diploma and relevant clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse diploma required.
• Knowledge in harm reduction and sexual health preferred.
• Experience with marginalized populations valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care and health education.
• Maintain records and documentation.
• Build trusting nurse-client relationships.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivational Interviewing

De-escalation skills

Education

Registered Practical Nurse diploma

Current certificate of competence from the Ontario College of Nurses

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records software

Job description

The Middlesex-London Health Unit has an exciting opportunity for Registered Practical Nurses to work on the Vaccine Preventable Disease team in the Environmental Health, Infectious Diseases & Clinical Services (EHIDCS) division at our Citi Plaza location, London Ontario.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Manager, Sexual Health, the incumbent will:

• Provide direct client care, including nursing assessments, treatment, education, counselling, consultation, referral, and advocacy;


• Provide harm reduction materials and health teaching, birth control and STI teaching, connect clients to community services, and order supplies.


• Build trusting nurse-client therapeutic relationships and create a safe space for clients to share personal and sensitive information.


• Provide programs and services aimed at reducing sexually transmitted infections, unplanned pregnancies, substance abuse, and sexual assaults;


• Provide coverage in the Needle Syringe Program;


• Maintain related records, documentation and statistics; and,


• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Practical Nurse diploma from an accredited nursing program (RPN).


• Current certificate of competence from the Ontario College of Nurses.


• Preference will be given to those with experience working within a sexual health clinical setting;


• Flexible work hours are required (including Monday and Wednesday evenings from 4:00 pm until 8:30 pm);


• Knowledge and experience in harm reduction, sexual health, sexually transmitted infections, and birth control, from a clinical perspective is strongly preferred;


• Preference will be given to those with experience and demonstrated ability to work with designated/marginalized/vulnerable clients engaged in at-risk behavior and in culturally diverse populations and with knowledge of health and social inequities;


• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients and families, health care staff and community partners;


• De-escalation and conflict resolution skills an asset;


• Motivational Interviewing skills an asset;


• Excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication skills;


• Proficient technical skills in the areas of documentation, Microsoft Office & Electronic Medical Records software;


• The ability to communicate (oral and written) in French and/or any other language(s) is highly desirable.

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $31.83 to $41.18 based on qualifications and experience.

To apply to this position, please go to www.healthunit.com and select “Apply Now” and submit a resume and cover letter as a single document by July 1, 2025.

Please note: new applicants will need to create an online account to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at the Middlesex-London Health Unit; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Middlesex-London Health Unit is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from equity seeking communities including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. Candidates are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their cover letter, in a transparent manner, as part of the application process. When a candidate voluntarily discloses such information in their application, the information will be kept confidential. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking community will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

Please see www.healthunit.com for further information about our programs and services. To apply to this position, please submit all applications electronically via our Career Opportunities page.

Other details

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  Pay Type
  Hourly