Registered Practical Nurse; RPN) Supervisor

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Supervisor

Full Time Program Leadership Brantford, ON, CA

7 days ago Requisition

Location: Brantford, ON

Hours: Full Time - Rotating Sunday to Thursday 8am-3:30am (Week
1) 11am- 6:30pm (Week
2)

Start Date: As soon as possible(Vacant Position)

Apply by: September 17 th , 2026 |
Reference: RPN Supervisor

At SOAR, we believe in lifting communities through compassionate, inclusive, and innovative care. Serving the communities of Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk since 1968, we are accredited in Children and Youth Mental Health, Community Mental Health and Addictions Services and Youth Justice Services through the Canadian Centre for Accreditation. Our departments include Employment, Justice, Mental Health and Addictions, and Housing. Join a team that’s committed to making a difference – every day.

We are recruiting for a Full Time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Supervisor
. This role is a vital part of our Withdrawal Management and Treatment Services
, supporting staff and clients within our residential Withdrawal Management and Treatment Services program. The program is staffed by an interdisciplinary team who provide counselling, support, withdrawal monitoring, education, and skills development to support client recovery. You will ensure the provision of high-quality services through program oversight, staff training and coaching, data analysis, and quality improvement activities. The Supervisor works collaboratively with the program’s Manager and fellow Supervisors, as well as with leaders across the Addiction and Mental Health department and community partners, to ensure continuity of care for clients.

As an RPN leader working in this setting you enjoy collaboration across an interdisciplinary team, more focused care on a smaller number of clients than in most healthcare settings, more autonomy over your work, and meaningful contribution to an underserved area of healthcare.

• Adheres to CNO Standards of Practice and demonstrates practice competencies
• Provides operational and administrative supervision to both RPN and non-medical staff
• Coaches staff to ensure the provision of safe and effective care, including medication administration and use of structured withdrawal monitoring scales
• Ensures the team develops individualized support and transition plans for clients
• Supports and monitors implementation of protocols to assist withdrawal
• Liaises with community partners, such as pharmacy, RAAM Clinic, and Hospital, to ensure optimal client care
• Monitors data quality and medication reconciliation to support program improvement
• Supports program functioning through provision of direct client care as required (including screening, intake, monitoring medical condition/withdrawal symptoms, administering oral and injectable medications etc.)
• Monitors and supports effective bed flow to ensure we maximize service
• Ensures a safe and clean facility

• Registration in Good Standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Practical Nurse Diploma from a program recognized by CNO, with preference for Category 1 approval
• Minimum 2 years related clinical experience in an addictions or mental health setting (one year of recent and relevant experience in the management of withdrawal from substances is preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of CNO Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by CNO
• Skills in leadership and teaching/coaching
• Formal supervisory experience an asset
• Proof of valid First Aid/CPR certification
• Familiarity with MS Office and client/EMR databases
• Access to reliable transportation
• Ability to manage frequent…