Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse
Reports to: Operations Manager
Effective Date: Aug 10, 2026
Status: Permanent, Full Time
Job Summary
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Registered Practical Nurse will be working with the SGBCHC care team to assist clients to receive primary care services using a holistic approach. The Registered Practical Nurse will be responsible for providing basic nursing care for individuals and families with a broad range of care needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
- Provide a thorough nursing assessment of clients taking into consideration the client’s level of knowledge and readiness, socio-economic and cultural background.
- Provides direct primary nursing care, assessment and intervention
- Respond to triage calls and care provider requests in a timely manner
- Support client and collaborate with their multidisciplinary team.
- Use tele-diagnostic equipment and arrange follow up
- Consult with care team members when necessary for client situations beyond scope.
- Teach, counsel and establish therapeutic relationships with clients, their family members/care givers/ substitute decision makers
- Maintain professional competence and knowledge of current practices by participating in professional development
- Protect client confidentiality in accordance with PHIPA, CHC policies and standards established by the College of Nurses.
- Maintain a level of care that meets holistic and ethical standards based on the College of Nurses requirements
- Assess the risk of exposure to, and transmission of, infectious agents in every nurse-client situation.
- Responsible for the care of sharps disposal, ordering supplies, maintenance of equipment and stocking examination rooms.
- Administer staff TB and Influenza vaccines.
- Laundry and other duties as assigned
Administration
- Maintain clinical records and documents client assessment findings, goals, treatment plans and interventions in accordance with CHC policies and procedures and as per guidelines established by the College of Nurses.
- Participate in chart reviews and discussion of problem cases.
- Collaborate with the Operational Manager and/or JH&SC to ensure the following:
- Staff immunization and mask fits are up to date according the CHC policy
- First aid kit and crash cart are checked monthly
- Autoclave and reprocessing is documented correctly and checked regularly
- Send stats related to SMDHU regarding the Naloxone, Needle Exchange Program and vaccine supplies
- Maintain daily log of vaccine fridge temperatures and report to SMDHU any Cold Chain events
- Maintain statistics and report on OTN activity
Education:
- Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Training related to crisis intervention, trauma awareness, suicide prevention and supporting clients with mental illness an asset
Knowledge/Experience:
- 3-5 years of current Practical Nursing experience with a focus on primary care in a community setting.
- Knowledge and experience with OTN an asset.
- Computer literacy including experience with an EMR.
- Experience educating and health teaching individuals with diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge of other community resources, treatment centres and organizations.
- Good understanding of the roles of other health care professionals and complementary therapies.
- Knowledge and experience of working with marginalized populations and populations with mental illness
Skills:
Sensitive to culture, race and gender the incumbent shall demonstrate:
- strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal
- effective listening, observation and facilitation skills to assess the client and provide appropriate treatment and consultation
- solid clinical assessment skills
- ability to analyze and independently problem solve with strong critical thinking skills using a health equity lens
- ability to be flexible and dependable, adapting quickly to the changing needs of the SGBCHC programs and operation with a positive attitude
- commitment to inter-professional practice
- using professional judgment and act in accordance with SGBCHC policies and procedures and standards of practice set forth by the College of Nurses
- valid Ontario driver’s license and use of own vehicle for CHC business
Application:
- Please send resume and cover letter through indeed
SGBCHC recognizes that everyone is a unique and valued member of the community and will therefore be treated with fairness and openness. The SGBCHC welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including those living with a disability. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Pay: $24.75-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
Work Location: In person
