REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Job summary

Provide episodic and wound care, address basic needs, and connect clients with appropriate services as part of a mobile interdisciplinary care team. Deliver community-based care to people who face barriers to accessing services, collaborating with social workers, outreach workers, and other support staff.

Job details

The Registered Nurse works as a member of an interdisciplinary care team providing episodic care, wound care, basic needs, and service connection referrals. The clinical team is a mobile team that works in various areas in the city with individuals that have experienced barriers accessing care and services. The team has quick access to refer to in-house Social Workers, Outreach Workers, Community Developers, and support staff specializing in the areas of Mental Health, Systems Navigation, Diabetes and Chronic Diseases while out in the community. THE PROGRAM Our mobile health services include a team of social services workers and clinical staff who partner on outreach to provide episodic care in the community. Travelling by SUV, on foot, or with our Clinic on Wheels, the team brings care and connection to London’s hardest to reach with the goal of diverting visits from Emergency Departments. This program is a collaborative effort between CMHA Thames Valley, London Cares, Regional HIV/AIDS Connection and London InterCommunity Health Centre. The Compensation Package A starting salary range of $69,000 - $78,000 A Psychologically Safe and Inclusive Workplace 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Paid sick and vacation time Required Qualifications Postsecondary diploma (RN) or degree (BScN) from a recognized college or university Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Nurses Minimum 2 years of primary care experience Awareness and understanding of the social determinants of health and health promotion Ability to practice from social justice, trauma and violence informed care, and harm reduction frameworks Clinical knowledge of mental health care, substance use, concurrent disorders, dual diagnoses, and application of current best practices Demonstrated effective crisis prevention, intervention, and stabilization skills Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds through an inclusive and anti-oppressive lens Preferred Skills Experience in mental health care and working with people experiencing substance use disorders and homelessness Demonstrated phlebotomy skills Experience with Electronic Medical Records (Telus Practice Solutions Suite currently in use) French and other language skills are considered an asset in supporting the communities we serve APPLY NOW This posting is for an existing vacancy. Submissions will be accepted until end of day November 22, 2026. The Health Centre is committed to hiring staff that reflect the diversity of the clients and community that we serve. Should you require any accommodation in making an application, please contact our office. Due to the vulnerability of our client populations, it is a condition of employment that the successful candidate submit a Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance to Human Resources. AI USAGE We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. Every application is reviewed by a real person, and human decision-makers are involved at every stage of our recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged to learn more about the Health Centre and explore our web presence by visiting us online at www.lihc.on.ca or liking us on Facebook – London InterCommunity Health Centre. Even if you don’t meet every requirement listed above, we still want to hear from you! We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Provide episodic and wound care, address basic needs, and connect clients with appropriate services as part of a mobile interdisciplinary care team. Deliver community-based care to people who face barriers to accessing services, collaborating with social workers, outreach workers, and other support staff.

Requirements

Applicants must have an RN diploma or BScN degree, good-standing registration with the Ontario College of Nurses, and at least two years of primary care experience. They must demonstrate knowledge of social determinants of health, mental health and substance use care, trauma- and violence-informed practice, harm reduction, and effective crisis response, and be able to work inclusively with diverse communities.

Benefits

• Employer-Paid Health Benefits
• Employer-Paid Dental Benefits
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Vacation Time

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Primary Care
• Wound Care
• Mental Health Care
• Substance Use Care
• Crisis Prevention
• Crisis Intervention
• Crisis Stabilization
• Phlebotomy
• Electronic Medical Records
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Violence-Informed Care
• Harm Reduction
• Social Justice
• Health Promotion
• Systems Navigation
• Inclusive and Anti-Oppressive Practice

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services

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