Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority·Sioux Lookout, Ontario
The Registered Practical Nurse provides primary care services including assessments, treatment, and follow-up within both clinic and home settings. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver culturally appropriate care and maintain accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.
Under the Sioux Lookout Area Primary Care Team (PCT), the Nurse I - Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will be responsible for supporting the provision of primary care nursing services, including assessments, education, treatment and follow-up. The Nurse I - RPN will work alongside the Primary Care Team, caregivers and community resources to ensure high quality and timely health services/interventions using culturally appropriate practices and best practice standards of care.
The Nurse I - RPN is a key part of the client circle of care and will work to their full scope of practice. Responsibilities will include the provision of safe and competent care through the application of professional knowledge; technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism and respect. The Nurse I - RPN will work in both the clinic environment and communities; providing home visits and interventions within clients’ homes.
The Nurse I – Registered Practical Nurse, PCT is accountable to the Manager – Nursing, PCT.
2026
Annual $68,778 - $100,438 / Hourly $37.790 - $55.186
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible.
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.
Candidates must hold a Registered Practical Nurse diploma and have at least two years of relevant work experience. A valid driver's license and the ability to relocate to or commute to Sioux Lookout are mandatory requirements.
Market context
Physician roles in Ontario are typically in steady demand, especially in community-based and primary care settings. Competition is often shaped by licensure requirements, specialty certification, and experience working with diverse populations; for this role, an MD, CCFP, CPSO licensure, and valued experience with Indigenous communities and anti-oppressive practice stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your CPSO status and tailor your application to community care experience.
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