Project Manager, Nursing Retention and Recruitment - Pikangikum Health Authority (PHA) - Consultancy Contract

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

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Program development and 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 career 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 career 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 Engagement

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

ProgramEvaluation and 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 contract position (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.

Applications and interviews are reviewed and scheduled on a rolling basis.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants who are interviewed will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview.

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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