Rural Outreach Clinic Registered Practical Nurse​/Navigator

Position: Rural Outreach Clinic Registered Practical Nurse/Navigator – Full Time Permanent
Location: Port Colborne

Rural Outreach Clinic Registered Practical Nurse/Navigator – Full Time Permanent
RECEIVING APPLICATIONS FROM:
April 23, 2026 - May 9, 2026

Description
Rural Outreach Clinic Registered Practical Nurse/Navigator – Full Time Permanent

Position

Reports To:

Manager of Specialized Programs

Hours:

35 hours per week (Days with possible rotation evening hours TBD)

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Specialized Programs, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)/Navigator supports the Rural Outreach Clinic (ROC) in providing accessible, patient-centered care services to rural and underserved populations.

Working collaboratively with the Primary Care Providers, and interdisciplinary team, the RPN supports clinical care within scope, patient attachment, chronic disease management, navigation, outreach activities, and transitions to ongoing care.

This role is integral to improving attachment, access, continuity, and equitable care delivery within the Rural Outreach Clinic model.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Care:

Provide safe, competent nursing care within the Registered Practical Nurse scope of practice and College of Nurses of Ontario standards.

Conduct intake assessments, vital signs, health histories, screening questionnaires, and follow-up care.

Assist with chronic disease management including diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and cardiovascular monitoring.

Administer injections, immunizations, wound care, point-of-care testing, and medication reconciliation as appropriate.

Support cervical screening, women’s health services, and preventative care clinics where trained and delegated.

Support infants, children, and family wellness including immunization and well-baby visits.

Navigation & Attachment Support:

Assist unattached patients in connecting to ongoing primary care providers through CHCN attachment pathways.

Support intake, triage, and navigation for patients with complex health or social needs.

Coordinate referrals, appointments, diagnostics, and specialist follow-up.

Identify barriers to care including transportation, mobility, housing, income, language, or digital access challenges.

Connect patients with internal and community support including mental health, diabetes education, seniors’ services, and social prescribing resources.

Outreach & Community Support

Participate in planning outreach clinics, mobile services, and community-based programming as operationally required

Attend community events with the Primary Care Provider or care team when appropriate

Build relationships with local community partners to improve rural access and continuity of care

Support patients in rural communities through flexible service delivery approaches.

Operations & Teamwork

Support clinic flow, room readiness, scheduling coordination, inventory, and supply management

Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program evaluation, and workflow development

Collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment

Support a respectful, patient-centered, and team-focused culture

Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation.

Support a respectful, patient-centre, and team-focused culture.

Organizational Responsibilities:

Treat all individuals with respect and value, contributing to a positive, respectful, and safe workplace

Incorporate critical thinking practice and a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to problem solving, decision-making, and service delivery

Work in a manner that respects privacy and preserves confidentiality following all relevant policies.

Promote safety and seek to minimize risks to patients, staff, community partners, visitors, and CHCN property and reputation.

Collect and report statistical (quantitative and qualitative) information as required

Incorporate and contribute to the Centre’s efforts for service in excellence and continuous quality improvement by identifying, implementing, and evaluating standards, policies, and practices to support best practices.

Participate as a team member in staff functions: program planning, team and inter-team meetings, all staff meetings and team building

Adhere to all CHCN infection prevention and control policies, including screening protocols, enhanced…