Nurse – Community Wellbeing

Internal/External Posting
This posting is to fill a current vacancy
Reference Number: NURSE001411 If applying by email, indicate the reference number in the subject line

Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Remote First Nations Communities in Northwestern Ontario
Rate of Pay:
•RPN – Annual: $68,778 – $100,438 / Hourly: $37.790 – $55.186
•RN – Annual: $88,212 – $128,818 / Hourly: $48.468 – $70.779
Application Deadline: September 3, 2026 @ 8:30a.m. CST

Position Summary
Approaches to Community Wellbeing (ACW) is a regional resource to 31 First Nations communities. ACW provides expertise, support, services, and programming in community wellbeing (public health) to the region. The program also supports communities in the development, implementation, and monitoring of their own approaches to community wellbeing.

The Nurse – Community Wellbeing will play a key role in promoting, protecting, and improving the health and wellbeing of First Nations individuals, families, and communities. Working in remote, community-led settings, the Nurse provides culturally responsive, relationship-based, community wellbeing nursing services and support guided by local knowledge, community priorities, and the Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada (Release 2.0), to address community-identified needs.

Accountability
The Nurse – Community Wellbeing is directly responsible to the Manager – Community Wellbeing Nursing.

The Nurse – Community Wellbeing will be accountable to the Manager – Community Wellbeing Nursing, working collaboratively and in respectful partnership with community leaders, health staff, and community members. Nurses are accountable for ensuring they have the knowledge, skill, and judgment to be able to provide nursing services and manage outcomes safely and competently. Nurses must continually reflect on their individual practice, seek support as needed, and assess their environment, supports, and resources to ensure they can safely provide nursing services.

Qualifications
•Current registration in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario
•Registered Practical Nursing Diploma or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university with identifiable community health nursing content
•RPN’s are welcome to apply, however, preference will be given to those with experience working as an RN in a community wellbeing (public health) setting
•A minimum of 1-year previous work experience in community wellbeing (public health) or a combination of education/experience as deemed acceptable by SLFNHA
•Valid BLS certification
•Valid Ontario G class driver’s license and regular vehicle access
•Vaccination program certification is an asset
•Understanding of community wellbeing (public health) systems and First Nations health systems
•Understanding of the history and jurisdictional issues that impact First Nations health
•Awareness of the social determinants of health and contextual factors influencing First Nations community wellbeing (public health)
•Understanding of First Nations cultural values and norms
•Experience working both independently and in a team-orientated, collaborative environment is essential, with both internal and external organizations
•Proficiency in computer and word processing skills, specifically electronic medical record systems
•Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects within the Sioux Lookout area an asset
•Must be willing to work irregular hours
•Must be willing to travel regularly to remote First Nations communities
•Ability to perform requirements of the role on a regular basis

Roles & Responsibilities
1.Deliver health education on infection prevention and control, routine and seasonal immunization, sexually transmitted and blood borne infections, mental wellness, nutrition, physical activity, and other health topics according to community needs, adapting materials and formats to reflect community needs, languages, and local knowledge systems. This may be done through:
•Radio shows
•Meetings
•Social media – Facebook Live events and posts
•Workshops and presentations
•School visits and presentations
2.Collaborate with community members and leadership, health personnel, and other community partners to conduct needs assessments and support coordinated responses and community-led health planning initiatives at a population level in regard to community wellbeing.
3.Administer immunizations in compliance with SLFNHA medical directives, according to Ontario’s publicly funded scheduled and recommended seasonal vaccines.
4.As time allows, support community-based and nursing staff in other public health related initiatives, including:
•Cancer Screening: Education and outreach for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening.
•Maternal and Child Health: Well-baby/well-child visits and prenatal/perinatal assessments.
•Chronic Disease Support: Wellness checks and education with a focus on diabetes prevention and management.
5.Assist with sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI) and tuberculosis (TB) education and administer tuberculin skin tests (TST) as per medical directive and SLFNHA mandate.
6.Support contact tracing and outbreak management procedures for reportable diseases following medical directives and SLFNHA mandates.
7.Attend home visits according to SLFNHA policy to support wellness checks as requested.
8.Build community relationships and participate in community events to provide health education and health promotion. Work with physicians, nurses, community leadership, and community members to support advocacy, particularly around the social determinants of health.
9.Act as a liaison between the community-based workers and nurses, physicians, and visiting professionals related to community wellbeing. Promote connections between the community and external resources such as visiting professionals, services, training programs, projects and resources that could support community wellbeing.
10.Support a team environment, including strong working relationships with Community Health Nurses, Health Directors, Community Health Representatives, mental health and addictions workers, other health personnel, school staff, and other ACW program and SLFNHA departments, to promote healthy lifestyles.
11.Act as a resource and mentor in community by providing training, clinical guidance, and capacity-building to community-based workers.
12.Handle sensitive and confidential information in accordance with organization policy and the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
13.Perform other duties as assigned and provide additional community support as requested.

Working Conditions
•Travel by various modes to First Nations communities and other locations as required
•Environmental conditions that may impact health and safety during community visits
•Prolonged sitting
•Prolonged exposure to computer screens
•Prolonged keyboard and mouse usage
•Preapproved overtime as required

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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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