Full Time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Team Lead

Conduct comprehensive client intake assessments
Type  Full-Time
Location  Brantford, ON
Salary  Starting at $61,991.00 annually.
Positions  1
Posted  August 20, 2026
Expires  August 31, 2026
Hours of Work  Full-time, 36 hours/week rotating day and afternoon shifts (every other weekend; no overnights).
Duties   Opportunity   We are recruiting for a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – Team Lead. This role is a vital part of our Withdrawal Management & Treatment Services (WMTS) team; combining direct clinical nursing care with on-shift leadership and team support in a bed-based withdrawal management and treatment setting.
The RPN Team Lead plays a key role in fostering high-quality, safe, and consistent practice. Acting as a clinical and team resource, the Team Lead supports staff in complex situations, promotes best practices, reinforces policies and leadership direction, and helps ensure smooth team functioning.
This position is ideal for an experienced RPN who is looking to take on some leadership responsibilities while remaining actively engaged in clinical care.
This program offers meaningful, relationship-based care with a smaller number of clients, greater professional autonomy, and the opportunity to make a real impact in an underserved area of healthcare. You will work within a collaborative interdisciplinary team focused on safe, compassionate, and evidence-informed care throughout the client’s treatment journey.
What You’ll Do   Clinical Care (RPN Scope of Practice)    Provide direct nursing care in a bed-based withdrawal management and treatment setting
Complete in-person and telephone screening prior to admission
Conduct comprehensive client intake assessments
Monitor withdrawal symptoms using evidence-based protocols
Administer oral and injectable medications and document care accurately
Identify clients requiring a higher level of care and coordinate hospital transfers as needed
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including Nurse Practitioners and Withdrawal Management Workers
Liaise with external partners (e.g., pharmacies, hospitals, RAAM teams) to support continuity of care
Collect specimens including blood, urine, and blood glucose
Support medication reconciliation and accurate EMR documentation
Contribute to a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented environment
Team Lead Responsibilities    Organize and prioritize tasks to support effective service flow
Provide guidance and support in non-routine or complex situations
Assist with training, coaching, and mentoring of staff
Role model best practices in clinical care, professionalism, and teamwork
Reinforce SOAR policies, procedures, and leadership direction
Encourage collaboration, mutual support, and positive team culture
Support documentation standards and quality expectations
Assist with early identification and informal resolution of team challenges
Identify emerging issues, risks, or trends and communicate them to leadership
Qualifications   What You Bring    Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Registered Practical Nurse Diploma from a CNO-recognized program
Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience (withdrawal management experience preferred)
Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, coaching, or informal supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of CNO Standards of Practice and commitment to reflective practice
Strong communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills
Valid First Aid and CPR certification
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with electronic medical records
Access to reliable transportation
Capacity to manage exposure to direct and vicarious trauma
Eligibility    Eligible to work in Canada
Vacant Position
Benefits   Why Join SOAR?
Salary:
Starting at $61,991.00 annually.
Benefits:
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and travel insurance, with options fully paid for Full Time staff.
Reimbursement for CNO registration fees
Time off: 3 weeks’ vacation, 60 hours of personal leave, and 15 hours of wellness time (pro-rated first year).
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for staff and their families.
RSP/TFSA matching for eligible staff.
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