Company Overview
The East Wellington Family Health Team (EWFHT) offers the opportunity to join an innovative, community-based primary health care team serving the Erin and Rockwood area. We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic and skilled team player comfortable working within a fast paced, rapidly changing, and dynamic health care environment. We are currently recruiting for:
Title
Registered Practical Nurse
Reports To
Manager, Clinical Services
Summary
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in a primary care setting plays a key role in delivering efficient, patient-centered care within a fast-paced clinical environment. Working closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, the RPN provides essential clinical support by preparing patients for assessments, assisting with procedures, and helping to manage patient flow throughout the day. Additional priority areas of the RPN role include preventive care and health promotion, administering immunizations across the lifespan, and supporting patient education to encourage healthy behaviors.
RPNs are also actively involved in chronic disease management, supporting patients with conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD. They assist with monitoring, follow-up care, and reinforcing care plans to help patients achieve better health outcomes. RPNs contribute significantly to timely access, continuity of care, and improved patient experience in primary care.
Work Location: in-person at either Rockwood or Erin clinics, with virtual opportunities
Requirements
· Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a highly interdependent team, ideally involving health professionals.
· Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
· Strong nursing assessment skills for primary care setting
· Excellent performance of medications administration, including injections and preferred venipuncture skill
· Exceptional communication (written and oral), decision making and problem-solving skills with the critical ability to multi-task, set priorities and meet deadlines
· Proficiency and experience working in a computerized environment.
· Sound judgment, tact and diplomacy with an emphasis on discretion and confidentiality
· Flexibility required to work in a rapidly changing environment
· Broad knowledge of community/primary health care and an appreciation of the requirements of rural health care provision
· Familiarity with East Wellington and the spectrum of health and social services available
· Class G Ontario driver’s license, access to a car, and the ability and willingness to drive between clinics and, otherwise, as is occasionally necessary
· In good standing with the college of nurses as a licensed registered practical nurse
· Proof of up-to-date immunization, CPR/AED Level-HCP, N95 mask fit test, and vulnerable sector check
If your skills and experience match the requirements of this position, please forward your resume in confidence to [email protected] by July 31, 2026.
East Wellington Family Health Team is committed to accessibility and to protecting the human rights of all persons in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario’s Human Rights Code. We invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our organization. As such, East Wellington Family Health Team will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicant, as requested during the recruitment process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $49,131.00-$54,594.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Education:
Licence/Certification:
- Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (required)
Work Location: In person
