Nurse – Northern Clinic

Internal/External Posting
This posting is to fill a current vacancy
Reference Number: NURSE001549 If applying by email, indicate the reference number in the subject line

Job Type: Casual
Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Rate of Pay (RPN): Hourly $37.790- $55.186
Rate of Pay (RN): Hourly $42.644 – $62.274
Application Deadline: April 16, 2026 @ 8:30 a.m. CST

Position Summary
The Nurse – Northern Clinic will provide direct care to patients within the primary care setting of the Northern Clinic. Patient care will be provided within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) under the CNO regulations for best practice guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

Accountability
The Nurse – Northern Clinic is directly accountable to the Manager – Northern Clinic.

Qualifications
•Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment)
• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout region is an asset.
•Current Registration in good standing, as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with CNO.
•Registered Practical Nursing Diploma or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing BScN from an accredited University.
•Minimum two years of clinical experience preferred but not required.
•Current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (BCLS), or willingness to obtain re-certification.
•Ability to communicate in one or more of the Northern First Nation dialects is an asset.
•Proficiency in a Windows environment and working knowledge or experience with patient care databases (EMR, OSCAR and Meditech) an asset.
•Ability to perform the requirements of the role on a regular basis

Roles & Responsibilities
1.Assessment and provision of quality patient care under the CNO Best Practice guidelines and standards.
2.Document all pertinent patient history, treatments, and progress in a timely manner.
3.Provide quality care to all individuals while placing an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention.
4.Maintain a safe and effective care environment for medical staff and patients.
5.Document effectively and efficiently within the EMR, while maintaining strict confidentially under PHIPPA.
6.Collaborate, and communicate efficiently with the medical team and interdisciplinary staff members to facilitate appropriate provisions of primary care.
7.Maintaining up to date evidence-based practice and ensure best practice guidelines utilized.
8.Participation in self-directed learning to ensure that practice remains relevant, along with continued education whereas possible.
9.Adaptation to the changing environment and supporting patients’ individual health needs.
10.Maintaining adequate inventory of medical supplies, re-ordering and stocking as necessary.
11.Assisting Medial providers (MD/NP) to perform medical procedures.
12.Ability to work independently and to assess/monitor client’s level of care and arrange transfer to other areas as required- urgent/emergency responsiveness.
13.Arrange transportation and accommodations as necessary within the organization (SLFNHA)
14.Performing additional procedures in clinical setting (Catheter care, wound care, staple/suture removal, ECG, Urinalysis)
15.Set-up, and oversight of specialty clinics, and providing one to one Specialist support as needed.
16.Provide ongoing input towards further development of the Northern Clinic practice.
17.Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions
•Fast-paced environment
•Prolonged sitting/standing depending on clinic traffic
•Prolonged exposure to computer screens
•Varying shift length and frequency

About Working with Us
The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) serves 33 First Nation communities in the Sioux Lookout region in Ontario, Canada. Mandated by the leadership in these communities, our organization is dedicated to strengthening First Nations by contributing in unique ways to a strong health system for the Anishinabe.

We value respect, relationships, culture, equality and fairness. Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible.

We offer competitive and comprehensive employment benefits to Full-Time employees:
•Health and dental benefits
•Competitive time off plans that increase with years of service
•Pension plan & comprehensive insurance coverage
•Fitness reimbursement program
•Professional development opportunities
•Relocation assistance

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Careers

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at:

Human Resource Department
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8
Phone: (807) 737-1802
Fax: (807) 737-2969
Email: Human.Resources@slfnha.com

No resumes received after application deadline will be accepted.
SLFNHA wishes to thank all applicants in advance. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For additional information regarding the Health Authority, please visit our website at www.slfnha.com

SLFNHA is a proud supporter of Mikinakoos Children’s Fund. To find out more, visit www.mikinakoos.com