Registered Practical Nurse - HART Hub

Registered Practical Nurse – HART Hub

New Position - REPOST

3-year Full-Time Contract (possibility of extension pending funding)

Location: Sagamok Anishnawbek

Salary Range: $58,662 - $64,101

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 have the ability to draw on your own knowledge and life skills to support and maintain efficient operational functions, with 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 HART Hub Regional Manager, the Registered Practical Nurse is responsible to provide clinical support to community members who access the Hart Hub.   This role provides direct clinical care within their full scope of practice and participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of services for individuals.  The Registered Practical Nurse will work within a team of other multi-disciplinary team members to provide services to First Nation and Aboriginal people.

What you need to bring with you:

Registered Practical Nurse College Diploma and current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.

Current CPR and First Aid.

Experience in mental health, addictions, homelessness services, community health, or related settings is preferred.

Training in harm reduction, trauma-informed practice, crisis de-escalation, and Indigenous cultural safety is an asset.

Ability to work in non-traditional settings (bed-based centres, drop-in centres, outreach, mobile clinics).

Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with highly marginalized populations.

Having knowledge of prescription drug abuse or polysubstance abuse would be an asset.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using drug assessments and screening tools.

Ability for conceptualizing and addressing individual addiction issues from a wholistic perspective.

Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate health teachings and presentations for health promotion and awareness related to prescription and illicit drug abuse.

Knowledge in the use of computers, various word processing, spreadsheets and electronic medical record.

Must have access to a reliable vehicle and a valid G Class driver’s license.

Why Work with Us?

Competitive Salary based on experience

Paid Extended Health Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOP)

Competitive vacation package with an additional 7 Indigenous statutory holidays

Life-long learning is a priority, offering 10 Professional Development Days and $1,800/Annual Budget

Technology Amenities provided (i.e., laptop, electronic medical record system, cell phone)

All travel expenses covered

Daytime hours of work 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday

Relocation expenses are negotiable

High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience

Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People

15 days of Personal Leave

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.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter along with a current resume, certificates, diplomas, along with three current work-related references directly through our Bamboo HR link provided. 

 Posting Deadline:  Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Thank you to all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.