EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
POSITION: Registered Nurse, Mobile Unit - HART Hub
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time contract until March 31, m2028 (possible extension pending funding)
VACANCY STATUS: Existing Vacancy
SALARY RANGE: $79,748-$98,080
LOCATION: East End Communities - Atikmeksheng Anishnawbek, Sagamok Anishnawbek, Serpent River First Nation
The opportunity: The Mobile Outreach Unit Registered Nurse (RN) provides client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally grounded nursing care within a mobile outreach model serving individuals experiencing mental health challenges, substance use concerns, and related social vulnerabilities. Working across community settings, the RN delivers assessment, brief interventions, harm reduction services, and care coordination while supporting continuity of care between clinical, cultural, and community partners. This role emphasizes relationship-based practice, accessibility, and integrated care for individuals who may face barriers to traditional health systems.
What you need to bring with you:
- Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Minimum 2-3 years of clinical experience, with demonstrated experience in mental health and addictions required.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction principles, and recovery-oriented practice.
- Experience working with vulnerable or marginalized populations.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to operate a mobile outreach unit vehicle.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Naloxone training (or willingness to obtain).
- Assets
- Experience in Indigenous health settings and familiarity with culturally grounded approaches to care.
- Knowledge of local community resources and social service systems.
- Training in crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, or addictions medicine.
- Previous experience in mobile outreach or community-based models of care.
- Client-centered and culturally safe practice
- Sound clinical judgment and adaptability in non-traditional settings
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to interdisciplinary teams
- Compassion, professionalism, and resilience
Why work with us?
- Competitive Salary based on experience
- Paid Extended Health Benefits
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Competitive vacation package with an additional 7 Indigenous statutory holidays
- Life-long learning is a priority, offering 10 Professional Development Days and $1800/Annual Budget
- Technology Amenities provided (i.e., laptop, cell phone)
- All travel expenses covered
- High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience
- Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People
- 15 days of Personal Leave
What to expect?
Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar may occur.
Accessibility accommodations will be available upon request.
An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check.
Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code - Special Programs.
No artificial intelligence is used in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
Qualified individuals are invited to submit to the link in BambooHR, a cover letter along with current resume, certificates, diplomas, and three work related references.
Thank you in advance to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
