FT Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

FT Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Status: Full-time permanent Location: Windsor ONHours: 35 hours/week (Monday to Friday)Salary: $51078 to $63847Paid Time Off: 3 weeks vacation 12 health and 3 personal days 5 spiritual/cultural days professional development and your birthday offBenefits: Comprehensive health dental life insurance and morePension: HOOPP (defined benefit plan)Posting Date: July 13 2026Deadline: July 26 2026Southwest 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 Windsor-Essex region. SOAHAC has a mandate of ensuring that health services are accessible of high quality and are culturally appropriate. It is SOAHACs 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 Windsor 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 assessments 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. Requirements Current registration and in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)Graduate from a recognized RPN program2-3 years clinical experience; preferably in a multi-disciplinary team setting2-3 years previous experience working as an RPN in any/ all areas of primary care chronic disease management preventative care mental health and addictionsCertification and/or professional experience in foot care is considered an assetKnowledge of culture and local Indigenous communities in the area is a strong assetExcellent communication customer service and collaboration skills Excellent problem solving decision making and interpersonal skillsStrong organizational skills with the ability to work effectively and independentlyStrong attention to detail and assessment skillsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and across teamsExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly Computer literacy including skills in word processing e-mail PowerPoint Excel and Electronic Medical RecordsTravel within Windsor-Essex region as well as SOAHAC sites as requiredWillingness to participate in Indigenous Cultural Safety Training teachings and ceremonies Clean and current police check as a condition of employmentValid government issued drivers license and access to reliable transportationUp to date immunizations and recordsResponsibilitiesAssists 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 Conducts intake appointments with new SOAHAC clients ensuring that a wholistic process is followedAdvocates on behalf of the client with regards to equitable access to traditional healing and western health services as directed by clientPerforms specialized procedures such as obtaining and processing lab specimensMaintains database/registry of clients eligible/due for cancer screening diabetes care and immunizations by use of EMR reports. Must be familiar with the Canadian Diabetes Association guidelines Cancer Care Ontario screening guidelines and the publicly funded immunization schedule for Ontario. Accepts telephone calls from clients at nursing station/office triages concern and takes appropriate action i.e. provides telephone support books client in with provider or expedites call to providerContacts clients via telephone to discuss results as needed and make arrangement for appropriate follow up at the direction of the Physician/Nurse PractitionerReviews maintains and orders immunizations and medical supplies on a weekly basis or as needed. Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing educationSelf-directed and able to work with minimal supervisionRecent satisfactory attendance and performance recordAdvocates and supports a culture of client safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall client safety at participates in staff meetings 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 you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment processplease advise Human apply on our careers portal by submitting your resume and cover letter. If you encounter issues with the career portal you may apply via Please note that our applicant tracking system may use automated tools including artificial intelligence (AI) to support aspects of the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by our visit Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre online at: or like us on to learn more about us!We thank all those for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.