Home Care Nurse - Registered Practical Nurse

Position:  Home Care Nurse - RPN

Employment Type:  Full Time

Vacancy Status:  Existing Vacancy

Salary Range: $58,662 - $72,147

Location:  East End Communities (Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Sagamok Anishnawbek, Serpent River First Nation, Mississauga First Nation)

Closing Date:  Open until Filled

The Opportunity

Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services provides primary health care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions, home and community support services, and health promotion services to community members across the seven First Nations of the Mamaweswen North Shore Tribal Council.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Home Care Nurse (RPN) to join our Home and Community Support Services team to provide in-home nursing services to Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Sagamok Anishnawbek, Serpent River First Nation and Mississauga First Nation.

The primary objective of this role is to provide comprehensive nursing care in the community setting that assists clients in achieving optimum health and quality of life, while supporting them to remain safely and independently in their homes for as long as possible.

This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary and culturally grounded care environment that values holistic wellness, relationship-building, and community-centered care.

Why Work With Us?

By joining our team, you will work for a dynamic organization that is widely recognized for its innovative programs, culturally safe approach to care, and commitment to community wellness. We value our employees and strive to foster a supportive workplace that promotes lifelong learning, growth, and well-being.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Paid extended health benefits
• HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
• 3 week's vacation in the first year
• 15 personal leave days annually
• $1,200 annual professional development allocation
• 10 professional development leave days annually
• Technology amenities provided (laptop and cellphone)
• All travel expenses covered
• A highly supportive and collaborative team environment
• Strong emphasis on staff wellness and positive client experiences
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced interdisciplinary teams
• Access to cultural teachings and traditional healing practices of the Ojibwe people

What You Bring

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience in a hospital, physician’s office, or in-home clinical care setting
• Full-scope RPN skills required, including:
  • IV therapy
  • Wound care
  • Ostomy care
  • Tube feeding
  • Palliative care
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as required
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain within 3 months
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations
• Indigenous cultural competency training certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience working with older adults in a community setting is considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate health teaching initiatives
• Clear vulnerable sector criminal reference check as a condition of employment
• Access to a reliable personal vehicle
• Valid driver’s license

What Our Team Members Are Saying

“Since starting here, I have been truly blown away by the warmth and kindness that everyone has shown me. From management and the nursing staff to my coworkers, everyone has gone above and beyond to make me feel welcome, supported, and confident in my role.

The clients here are absolutely wonderful, and it has been such a privilege to get to know them. In such a short time, this place already feels like a work family — and that says everything about the kind of environment and culture that has been built here.

Starting at Maamwesying has truly been a breath of fresh air, and I come to work every day feeling genuinely grateful to be part of such an incredible team.”
— New Team Member Testimonial

Who We Are

We are a leader in First Nation health care with a strong foundation rooted in Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands.  We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe, and holistic health services that support and enhance the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. We work in partnership with 11 First Nation communities in the delivery of primary care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions services, home and community support services, and health promotion programming.

Maamwesying Ontario Health Team has also been recognized by the Ministry of Health as Ontario’s first Indigenous-led Ontario Health Team.

What to expect?

Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar may occur.

Accessibility accommodations will be available upon request.

An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check.

Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code – Special Programs.

No artificial intelligence is used in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit to the link in BambooHR, a cover letter along with current resume, certificates, diplomas, and three work related references.

Thank you in advance to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.