Registered Practical Nurse; RPN

Operating within their full scope of practice and in accordance with the standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the RPN will provide direct clinical care, support preventative health services, coordinate patient follow-up, and contribute to the efficient operation of the clinical environment.

This role provides an opportunity to work across two community-based primary care settings, spending two days per week in Wahta and two days per week in Port Carling.

Location:

Wahta and Port Carling

Application Due Date:

October 30, 2026

Compensation:

$44,548.80 per year (0.8 FTE)

Cottage Country Family Health Team (CCFHT)

Location: Wahta and Port Carling, Ontario
Schedule: 4 days per week (2 days in Wahta and 2 days in Port Carling)
Employment Type: 0.8 FTE permanent
Reports To: Manager of Integrated Care

Cottage Country Family Health Team (CCFHT) is an interdisciplinary primary care organization serving patients across Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Muskoka Lakes, and Wahta.

Our team of Nurse Practitioners, physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals works collaboratively to provide comprehensive, accessible, and patient-centred primary care.

As we continue to expand access to primary care and strengthen integrated services across our communities, we are seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join our team, supporting care delivery at our Wahta and Port Carling locations.

The Registered Practical Nurse is an integral member of CCFHT’s interdisciplinary primary care team, working collaboratively with Nurse Practitioners, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality nursing care.

Operating within their full scope of practice and in accordance with the standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the RPN will provide direct clinical care, support preventative health services, coordinate patient follow-up, and contribute to the efficient operation of the clinical environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, initiative, flexibility, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, culturally safe, and community-focused care.

This role provides an opportunity to work across two community-based primary care settings, spending two days per week in Wahta and two days per week in Port Carling.

• Assess patient healthcare needs, obtain health histories, measure vital signs, and identify appropriate nursing interventions within the RPN scope of practice.
• Support clinical triage and respond to patient inquiries regarding health concerns, test results, health promotion, and disease prevention, escalating concerns to the appropriate provider as required.
• Administer medications, immunizations, and injections as authorized and in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and medical directives.
• Perform clinical procedures, including wound assessment and management, dressing changes, suture and staple removal, ear irrigation, and other procedures within scope of practice and demonstrated competence.
• Assist Nurse Practitioners and physicians with examinations, minor procedures, and follow-up care.
• Support patient monitoring and follow-up for chronic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, and other ongoing health concerns.
• Provide patient education related to treatment plans, medications, self-management, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and coordinate timely assessment or intervention by the appropriate healthcare professional.

• Support preventative screening, immunization, and recall activities using the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Coordinate follow-up for…