Project Manager, Nursing Retention and Recruitment - Pikangikum Health Authority (PHA) - Consultancy Contract 2026PMNRRCC10 This position will lead the RNAO – Nursing Secretariat initiatives to support retention and recruitment in Pikangikum – alongside additional initiative co-created with the leaders in these communities. Reporting to RNAO and to PHA, this individual will identify, develop, manage, and evaluate programs to prioritize retaining Indigenous talent and recruiting Indigenous nurses into their specific community, provide career counselling and support to nurses and nursing students.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Development & Delivery Identify, develop, and deliver programs to retain existing nurses, and recruit newly graduated nurses to the profession, including outreach programs, marketing campaigns, and partnerships with educational institutions
Collaborate with engaged partners in service and academic institutions to develop new programs and initiatives for retaining and recruiting nurses
Create and deliver additional programs to collaborate with elementary and/or high school students within Pikangikum to raise awareness about the education and career path of registered nurses (RNs), and nurse practitioners (NPs)
Provide career counselling and support to nurses in the profession to help them advance in their careers and stay engaged in their work (e.g., reviewing resumes and providing feedback about resumes, providing job search advice, and providing coaching on career development/advancement)
Provide advice regarding educational opportunities, education grants, prior learning assessment reviews, etc.
Plan and implement job fairs for nurses in Ontario, including university job fairs
Coordinate student placement at RNAO, working with other departments and programming opportunities
Complete environmental scan (interviews/questionnaires) with nurses working in Pikangikum to identify key factors for retention and barriers facing nursing retention in Pikangikum and nursing across the north.
Identify cultural preparation and readiness for new nursing hires
Work with community members and Elders to develop Pikangikum specific cultural awareness materials.
Develop and maintain a community-wide nursing workforce profile and local needs scan




Develop and implement a community-specific nursing recruitment and retention action plan
Mobilize and document grassroots supports to fill vacancies and build local capacity, with the aim of decreasing nursing vacancies, systemic nursing vacancies, and nursing agency use
Plan and facilitate local and regional engagement sessions with employers, nurses, students, Indigenous partners, municipal leaders, and health providers
Prepare funding proposals for relevant human resources tables and funding opportunities through Ontario Health, the Ministry of Health, the federal First Nations Health Human Resources Table, and Indigenous Services Canada
Provide direct navigation and referral support for nurses and nursing students to RNAO education, mentorship, fellowship, Best Practice Champions, BPSO, and career-support opportunities
Provide employer-facing support on recruitment, onboarding, retention, mentorship, and professional development strategies
Build partnerships with schools, post-secondary institutions, local employers, and health system leaders
Report regularly on activities, outputs, issues, and emerging opportunities
Coordinate community-based nursing career promotion and professional development activities
Develop communications recruitment strategy to reach targeted nurses for recruitment
Identify, develop, and deliver programs to retain existing nurses, and develop a career pathway for newly graduated nurses to work in Pikangikum, including minimal experience and educational requirements for nurses as well as training programs and related experience
Communications and Marketing Arrange monthly meetings between RNAO and Ministry of Health, along with community-based nursing/organizational leaders as required
Maintain the nursing education opportunities section of the website, keeping it fresh and vibrant and ensuring information is up-to-date,



accurate and comprehensive
Maintain Pikangikum Health Authority Website for nursing recruitment
Communicate through various channels/ methods with engaged partners (elementary/ high school staff, career counsellors, students, nursing employers and nurses) promoting nursing recruitment and retention
Develop and deliver in-person and virtual presentations for elementary and high school students about the nursing profession and opportunities within nursing
Develop and deliver in-person and virtual presentations for nursing employers in key sectors (e.g., hospitals, long-term care, home care) regarding nursing retention strategies in the workplace
Develop and implement strategies to disseminate information on recruitment and retention with engaged partners and the public
Work with other departments to design and implement marketing materials (print and digital) for the nursing recruitment and retention program
Program Evaluation & Reporting Evaluate all new and ongoing initiatives yearly
Provide monthly analytical reports on program progress using an evidence-based approach
Evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and retention strategy and programs and make recommendations for improvements
General Participate in the activities of the Membership & Services Department
Preferably communicate with teams in Anishnaabek
Other duties as assigned
NOTES: This post is for a consultancy contract (expected end date: March 31, 2027) for a specific program with the potential to make a lasting difference in Ontario’s healthcare landscape.
Please be advised: RNAO does not use AI-assisted tools to support the selection process. Human reviewers make all final hiring decisions.
RNAO is committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and in which we live.
Accommodations under the Ontario Human Rights Code are available to all candidates during the recruitment process and throughout employment, please emailing [email protected] if you require assistance.

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