Registered Practical Nurse
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Full Time
1 week ago
$51,562 - $62,122 CAD
Key skills
AI
About this role
Registered Practical Nurse
1 FTE
Community Outreach
One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.
We are currently seeking a 1 FTE Registered Practical Nurse, as a valuable member of the Community Health Centres’ team who will be an effective, collaborative member of NorWest CHC providing clinical services to clients who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured). This is a community wellness hub position that will provide clinical care, illness prevention and health promotion in social housing and other designated areas while collaborating with external partners.
The position has a competitive salary, an excellent group health benefit package and the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan.
The salary range for this position is from $51,562 to $62,122 per year. We currently do not use AI to screen resumes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• RPN with current College of Nurses of Ontario registration.
• 2-3 years experience as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Three to five years’ work experience in a combination of remote rural, hospital and community settings and/or public health along with experience as a an Registered Practical Nurse providing care to individuals who face multiple barriers to care.
• Awareness and sensitivity to socio-economic and cultural needs.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured).
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care.
• Flexibility in work hours is required including evenings and weekends.
• Awareness of northern community health care needs.
• Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle and ability to travel to other service locations.
How to Apply:
Please visit https://norwestchc.org/team/
The deadline for applicants is Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
The position will remain open until filled.
Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to:
Lesly Gunasekara, Manager of Human Resources
NorWest Community Health Centres
525 Simpson Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6
FAX: (807) 622-7637
www.norwestchc.org
NorWest CHC is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
1 FTE
Community Outreach
One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.
We are currently seeking a 1 FTE Registered Practical Nurse, as a valuable member of the Community Health Centres’ team who will be an effective, collaborative member of NorWest CHC providing clinical services to clients who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured). This is a community wellness hub position that will provide clinical care, illness prevention and health promotion in social housing and other designated areas while collaborating with external partners.
The position has a competitive salary, an excellent group health benefit package and the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan.
The salary range for this position is from $51,562 to $62,122 per year. We currently do not use AI to screen resumes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• RPN with current College of Nurses of Ontario registration.
• 2-3 years experience as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Three to five years’ work experience in a combination of remote rural, hospital and community settings and/or public health along with experience as a an Registered Practical Nurse providing care to individuals who face multiple barriers to care.
• Awareness and sensitivity to socio-economic and cultural needs.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured).
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care.
• Flexibility in work hours is required including evenings and weekends.
• Awareness of northern community health care needs.
• Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle and ability to travel to other service locations.
How to Apply:
Please visit https://norwestchc.org/team/
The deadline for applicants is Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
The position will remain open until filled.
Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to:
Lesly Gunasekara, Manager of Human Resources
NorWest Community Health Centres
525 Simpson Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6
FAX: (807) 622-7637
www.norwestchc.org
NorWest CHC is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.