Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Position Title

Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Position Type

Full‑time, Temporary 12‑month contract

Location

1767 Dundas St E, Mississauga, ON, L4X 1L5, Canada

Salary

$29.21 – $40.36 per hour

Responsibilities

• Direct Care
  • Assist the health care team to plan and evaluate programs and develop or initiate health teaching, screening programmes or workshops by identifying health needs of individual clients, families and community groups.
  • Perform clinical tasks by conducting nursing assessments, health education/counselling, history taking, performing specific procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of nursing practice and providing follow‑up care.
  • Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counselling and health promotion services for individuals, families and the community.
• Health Promotion and Education
  • Identify trends or issues related to the health status of priority groups and use the information in planning and advocacy work.
  • Actively participate in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of health promotion and education and support programmes that are relevant and meaningful to the community served by WellFort, at off‑site locations and in collaboration with community partners.
  • Provide health information and counselling to individuals and groups through discussion, workshops, presentations, health fair displays, videos and written materials.
  • Act as a resource to WellFort staff and partner/community organizations on specific and general issues in primary health care within registered nursing scope of practice and according to College of Nursing standards.
  • Promote and increase awareness of health promotion activities with clients including immunisations, flu shots, smoking cessation, risk assessment, lifestyle modifications and assessment of readiness for change.
• Advocacy and Community Development
  • Advocate for and with clients to reduce barriers to accessing health care and other services in the health centre and the broader community.
  • Work with clients, especially those who traditionally experience barriers to access, to ensure they are treated with fairness and dignity.
  • Participate in the development and support of public policies and strategies that have a positive influence on the determinants of health.
  • Engage with the community to enhance its ability to function independently, to improve or protect the environment and to support the development of healthy public policy and practice.
  • Participate in community projects or WellFort activities to provide education, information or to develop collaborative strategies.
• Administration & Others
  • Maintain clear, accurate and timely written electronic documentation including EMR, requisitions, reports, encounters and other information as required by the health centre, MOH, CNO and other regulatory bodies.
  • Contribute to policy/protocol development in relation to health care service delivery and/or professional practice.
  • Maintain an up‑to‑date knowledge of government guidelines, acts and legislation affecting client care.
  • Stay current on evidence‑based strategies that improve health.
  • Supervise, support or provide education for students from various disciplines with a particular focus on the determinants of health, primary health care and the role of nursing within WellFort.
  • Share responsibility for the ordering, maintenance and proper handling of medications, vaccines, supplies and equipment.
  • Make purchases within allocated budget lines and follow protocol for ordering, tracking and paying for supplies.
  • Participate in research when opportunities arise.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Application Deadline

07/31/2026

Contact Information

Canadian Association of Community Health Centres. ©2026.

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