Position: Home Care Nurse - RPN

Employment Type: Full Time

Vacancy Status: Existing Vacancy

Salary Range: $58,662 - $72,147

Location: East End Communities (Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Sagamok Anishnawbek, Serpent River First Nation, Mississauga First Nation)

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Responsibilities
The primary objective of this role is to provide comprehensive nursing care in the community setting that assists clients in achieving optimum health and quality of life, while supporting them to remain safely and independently in their homes for as long as possible.

Qualifications

Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience in a hospital, physician’s office, or in-home clinical care setting

Full-scope RPN skills required, including:

IV therapy

Wound care

Ostomy care

Tube feeding

Palliative care

Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as required

Proficiency with electronic medical record systems

Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain within 3 months

Robust verbal and written communication skills

Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations

Indigenous cultural competency training certification (or willingness to obtain)





Experience working with older adults in a community setting is considered an asset

Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate health teaching initiatives

Clear vulnerable sector criminal reference check as a condition of employment

Access to a reliable personal vehicle

Valid driver’s license

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Paid extended health benefits

HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)

3 weeks vacation in the first year

15 personal leave days annually

$1,200 annual professional development allocation

10 professional development leave days annually

Technology amenities provided (laptop and cellphone)

All travel expenses covered

A highly supportive and collaborative team environment

Strong emphasis on staff wellness and positive client experiences

Opportunities to work alongside experienced interdisciplinary teams

Access to cultural teachings and traditional healing practices of the Ojibwe people

Job Environment
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.

Hiring & Policies
Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code – Special Programs.

An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check.

No artificial intelligence is used in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

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📌 Home Care Nurse - Registered Practical Nurse (Ontario)
🏢 Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services
📍 Ontario