Registered Nurse Clinical Lead - INTERNAL POSTING

INTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position:  Registered Nurse Clinical Lead

Employment Type:  Full Time

Vacancy Status:  New

Salary Range:  Addendum to Current Contract ($5,000-$6,000 per year)

Location:  Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Closing Date:  Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:00 pm

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 draw on your knowledge, life experience, and understanding of Indigenous health care practices to support efficient, culturally safe operations, while maintaining 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 IFC 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 Urban Indigenous Health Centre Primary Care Manager and the Director of Comprehensive Primary Health Care, the Registered Nurse Clinical Lead provides direct primary care within their full scope of practice while also serving in a clinical leadership capacity within Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc.

As an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse Clinical Lead collaborates with nurse practitioners, physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and community-based health service providers to ensure the delivery of culturally responsive, high-quality care to Indigenous people and their families across the lifespan.

The Registered Nurse Clinical Lead Nurse acts as a senior clinician responsible for providing

clinical guidance to nursing staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care,

implementing evidence-based practices and supporting clinical operations. They serve as a

liaison between frontline staff and management, fostering a safe, respectful, and collaborative

team environment. The role includes guidance on clinical workflows, mentoring and coaching

nursing staff, contributing to policy and procedure development, and supporting continuous

quality improvement initiatives.

In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Registered Nurse Clinical Lead continues to provide

direct patient care, often assisting with complex cases and supporting care coordination.

Through completion of the nursing process, the Clinical Lead promotes and restores health,

provides physical and psychological support to patients and families, and remains fully

accountable for ensuring that the highest standards of safe, competent, ethical, and client-

centered care are consistently upheld across services.

What you need to bring with you:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent

Current membership with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)

Current membership in professional associations: Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)

Ability to work evenings on occasion

Police Record/Vulnerable Sector Check

Preferred experience working in primary care setting (ie. Family physician’s office, nurse practitioner clinic, or within a clinic and/or community setting)

Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrated time management skills

Demonstrated critical thinking skills to make clinical decisions through identification, evaluation, and management of the individual needs of patients/families

Accountability and dependability

Politically and culturally sensitive

Ability to work independently, as well as with members of a team

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.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit to the link in BambooHR, a cover letter along with current resume, certificates, diplomas, and three work related references.

Thank you in advance to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.