FT Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Status : Full time, permanent Hours : 35 hours/week (Monday to Friday) Paid Time Off : 3 weeks’ vacation, 12 health and 3 personal days, 5 spiritual/cultural days, professional development and your birthday off Comprehensive health, dental, life insurance and more Pension : Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) is a diverse, dynamic, multiservice Indigenous health and wellness agency. We strive to provide quality, wholistic health services by sharing and promoting traditional and western health practices to enable people to live in a more balanced state of well-being. SOAHAC provides services to Indigenous people including those who live on and off reserve, status, non-status, Inuit, and Metis within the Southwest, Waterloo-Wellington and Erie St Clair regions. SOAHAC has a mandate of ensuring that health services are accessible, of high quality, and are culturally appropriate. It is SOAHAC’s objective to build health care capacity within Indigenous communities. Currently, we are seeking the services of a Registered Practical Nurse to join our interdisciplinary staff team to work at our London site. Reporting to the Integrated Care Manager, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) supports the primary care providers in the provision of comprehensive primary care and preventative services to urban Indigenous clients across the lifespan. The RPN will support the primary care providers by conducting nursing assessments and clinical procedures within their scope of practice, and physical examinations, administering immunizations and other injections, performing venipuncture, wound care, and any other nursing related duties that may be requested within the RPN scope of practice.



Current registration and in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) ~ Graduate from a recognized RPN program ~2-3 years previous experience working as an RPN in any/ all areas of primary care, chronic disease management, preventative care, mental health and addictions ~ Certification and/or professional experience in foot care is considered an asset ~ Knowledge of culture and local Indigenous communities in the area is a strong asset ~ Excellent communication, client service/client centered care and collaboration skills ~ Computer literacy including skills in word processing, e-mail, PowerPoint, Excel, and Electronic Medical Records ~ Travel within the London Middlesex region, as well as SOAHAC sites as required ~ Willingness to participate in Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, teachings and ceremonies ~ Up to date immunizations and records Assists with direct client care procedures and related tasks such as: checks in clients, obtains history, vital signs, updates and prepares charts, screens for preventative care, and assists with medical examination/minor procedures Supports and advocates for equitable access to Traditional Healing and Western health services in accordance with client choice and direction Maintains database/registry of client’s eligible/due for cancer screening, diabetes care,



and immunizations by use of EMR reports. Must be familiar with the Diabetes Canada guidelines, Cancer Care Ontario (Ontario Health) screening guidelines, and the publicly funded immunization schedule for Ontario Responds to client calls, assesses concerns within scope of practice, provides appropriate nursing support and facilitates timely connection with a Physician, Nurse Practitioner or other member of the care team as required Contacts clients via telephone to discuss results as needed and make arrangement for appropriate follow up, at the direction of the Physician/Nurse Practitioner Reviews, maintains, and orders immunizations and medical supplies on a weekly basis or as needed Participates in SOAHAC’s mobile clinic and community outreach activities as required, working collaboratively with the Indigenous Community Wellness & Outreach Coordinator and interdisciplinary team to provide primary care nursing services to clients in community-based settings This job may require additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre. SOAHAC values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer; however, hiring preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. SOAHAC is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please note that our applicant tracking system may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support aspects of the recruitment process. Please visit Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre online at: or like us on to learn more about us

📌 Full time Clinic Nurse (London)
🏢 SOAHAC
📍 London