Couchiching Family Health Team
HOOPP: Effective April 25, 2026, the CFHT is a participating employer of the Healthcare Ontario
Pension Plan (“HOOPP”).
Position: Registered Practical Nurse – Unattached Care Clinic and/or Primary Care Support
1.0 FTE, Permanent with Benefits
Reports To: Program Manager
Position Summary:
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a member of the Couchiching Family Health Team (CFHT), and an
integral part of an interdisciplinary health care team. The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will deliver
practical nursing care in accordance with CFHT policies and professional practice standards.
Working collaboratively with Nurse Practitioners and Primary Care Providers, the RPN delivers patient-
centred care to individuals with episodic and ongoing needs, including both unattached patients and those
rostered within primary care. This role supports Ontario Health’s Primary Care for All initiative by
improving access to care and promoting continuity across the patient population.
The RPN practices within an equity-informed, anti-oppressive framework to ensure inclusive, respectful,
and responsive care for individuals experiencing systemic barriers.
Why Join Us:
Join a collaborative, team-based primary care environment focused on improving access and continuity
of care in the community, and be part of a progressive organization advancing Ontario Health’s Primary
Care for All initiative.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive primary care within scope of practice, including assessment,
triage, monitoring, and follow-up
- Deliver nursing care in collaboration with physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and
interdisciplinary team members
- Administer medications, treatments, and immunizations per CFHT medical directives
- Perform clinic procedures within scope of practice and/or advanced training, including Pap
testing
- Support patient access through triage of referrals and incoming calls, including timely
response and follow-up
- Contribute to the development and implementation of individualized care plans, including
coordination of referrals to internal and community services
- Provide health education, chronic disease management support, and health promotion to
patients and families
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR)
