Job Description

Position Title:

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE (RPN)

Company/Program:

Windsor Essex Community Health Centre - Downtown and Sandwich sites

Classification:

Permanent, Full-Time Position (35 hours/week)

Date Posted:

August 25, 2025

At weCHC, we're more than a workplace -- we're a purpose-driven team passionate about creating healthier communities. Our work supports a diverse population, often with complex and unique needs, and we meet this challenge with compassion, innovation, and commitment. Whether you're looking to grow your career or take the next step in a meaningful role, weCHC offers the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, alongside colleagues who value collaboration, inclusion, and belonging.

What We Offer

- A dynamic and supportive work environment

- A

comprehensive employment package

supporting your health and wellbeing:
Professional development opportunities Wellness and Personal days Your birthday off Minimum 3 weeks' vacation Group health benefits Employee Assistance Program HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
*Eligibility based on employment status

- A welcoming, inclusive, and accessible space for all.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

The primary focus of the Registered Practical Nurse is to perform physical assessments, health education and counselling according to the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards of practice for Registered Practical Nurses. As a key member of the team supporting the Refugee Health program , the Registered Practical Nurse will:

Participate in public speaking in various venues and community partnerships Ensure clinical and office areas, resources, materials, processes and equipment are maintained in communication and collaboration with other team members Provide clinical assessments addressing the physical and emotional needs of clients Contribute to chart documentation, participate in chart reviews, case conferences and progress reports to referring/non-referring Physicians or primary health care providers Perform other duties that support the mission and vision of the organization and/or as assigned based on position responsibilities and/or site requirements.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Minimum of 3-5 years of nursing experience in a community health setting or combination of community and hospital or public health settings Demonstrated ability to be flexible and possess strong organizational skills Strong attention to patient and family-centered care and establishing therapeutic relationships is required Demonstrated ability to work in an inter-professional team environment is required Strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills, combined with good analytical, problem solving, organizational and administrative skills Clean driver's abstract, current, valid Class "G" Driver's License and reliable transportation to support travel across Windsor-Essex County as required Bilingual (English / Spanish or Hindi or French) language skills an asset. Proficient in the use of computers and various software applications is required.

Education and certificate requirements

Diploma in Practical Nursing from a recognized College or School of Nursing Member of the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPANO) preferred Current Basic Rescuer (C) Certificate recognized by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario required. Completion of a Police Clearance and Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment.

CLOSING DATE

Please email your resume and cover letter to apply@wechc.org by September 1, 2025. Include the posting number

DTSCHRPN25AP

in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $31.28-$37.69 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care Wellness program
Application question(s):

Are you registered as an RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)? How many years of nursing experience do you have? Do you speak Spanish, French, Hindi or any other language?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-09-01