Registered Practical Nurse (1.0 FTE)

Together, we do amazing things every day. 
Imagine a supportive employer, a career that fits your lifestyle, and many learning opportunities. With the Hamilton Family Health Team, you can have all of that, and more. We work hard to create an innovative and diverse workplace that values the contributions of our employees. No matter what your role, working with us is about making a difference – every day! 

Your Opportunity:  
The Hamilton Family Health Team is seeking applicants for one full-time Registered Practical Nurses at the Healthcare at Eva Rothwell Centre located at the Eva Rothwell Centre, 460 Wentworth Street North, a trusted community facility since 2004, where social and community programs complement the activities of the clinic. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Chronic Disease Management Support 
  Assist in the monitoring and follow-up of patients with chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart failure) under the direction of the NP
• Perform clinical tasks including vital signs, point-of-care testing, wound care, and specimen collection
• Provide patient education on disease management, medications, and self-care strategies
• Support recall and follow-up processes for patients with complex chronic disease needs 

 
Preventive Care, Well-Woman, Well-Baby, and Prenatal Care 

• Support well-woman visits including routine health screening, Pap tests (as per scope and HFHT protocols), and reproductive health education
• Assist with well-baby and well-child visits including growth monitoring, developmental screening, and caregiver education
• Provide prenatal support including blood pressure monitoring, urinalysis, fundal height measurement, fetal heart rate auscultation, and prenatal education
• Administer vaccines according to Ontario immunization schedules and HFHT medical directives, including documentation and cold chain management
• Conduct immunization counselling and address vaccine hesitancy using evidence-informed approaches
• Support recall and reminder processes for overdue immunizations and preventive screening 

Care Coordination and Navigation 

• Assist patients in navigating health and social services, including referrals to specialist care, community agencies, and HFHT allied health providers
• Support warm handoffs between team members, including social work, dietetics, and community health workers
• Participate in care planning for high-complexity patients alongside the NP and interprofessional team
• Liaise with the Eva Rothwell Centre’s community programs to support integrated care

Clinical Administration and Triage 

• Conduct telephone and in-person triage, assess patient needs, and prioritize care in collaboration with the NP
• Manage patient flow and prepare patients for clinical encounters
• Follow-up on patient’s blood work and imaging results as per NP direction
• Maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation in accordance with CNO standards and HFHT policies
• Support medication management processes including prescription preparation and reconciliation tasks within RPN scope
• Contribute to quality improvement activities, including data collection and chart audits
• Responsible for ordering vaccines and clinical supplies, stocking clinical rooms, and sterilizing clinical tools 

 Qualifications and Skills:  

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
• Completion of a recognized RPN diploma or nursing program
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
• Demonstrated commitment to equity-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally safe care
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build trust with marginalized populations
• Experience with electronic medical records (Telus PS preferred) considered an asset  
   

Why join the HFHT? 

Competitive Employee Value Proposition including, but not limited to: 
Healthcare of Ontario Pension (HOOPP) 
Meaningful, purpose-based work 
12 paid Stat holidays and one (1) extra float day 
On-site parking  
Ongoing green initiatives 
 
Summary 
Classification: Non-Union 
Primary Location: Hamilton – Eva Rothwell Centre 
Employee Class: Full-Time 1.0 FTE  
Schedule: Monday – Friday  
Date Available: ASAP 
Salary: $53,000 – $60,549.66 
 
Application Instructions 
Interested applicants please submit résumé and cover letter as one document using naming convention Last name, First name_Position by email: hr@hamiltonfht.ca 

Note: 
If successful in receiving a job offer with the Hamilton Family Health Team, new hires may be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date as a condition of their employment. If successful candidates are unable to get their COVID-19 vaccination as a result of a medical exemption, they may be required to submit supporting documentation to establish that they are exempt from this requirement. 

The HFHT is committed to building a respectful, caring, equitable, and inclusive workplace where staff reflect the diversity of the communities that we serve. As such, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals including all equity-deserving groups. In addition, we are committed to accessibility and creating a barrier free hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005). Accommodation is available upon request at any point in the selection process by notifying the recruitment staff.