Registered Practical Nurse
Registered Practical Nurse – Full Time
Sarnia, Ontario
Salary: $59,160-$69,870
Closing Date for Applications: October 30, 2026
Position Description: Reporting to the Program Manager, as the RPN, you will work to your full scope of practice in collaboration with Registered Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses across the organization and with Indwell’s Advanced Practice Lead. As an integral part of an interdisciplinary care team, you will assist in the coordination and delivery of holistic components of health. Modelling the principles of person-centered and evidence-based care while collaborating within an interdisciplinary team. This program serves individuals who have experienced long term housing instability, and/or homelessness, and may/may not have mental health and/or substance use disorders. You will require a high level of resilience and willingness to work in close proximity to challenging situations. You will have the ability to have a highly positive impact on people who have experienced marginalization.
What matters to you? Being in a work culture that operates out of their core values of DIGNITY, LOVE and HOPE- embracing diversity, promoting equality and inclusion. A place that sees you as a LEADER contributing your individuality to champion the vision of creating communities that TRANSFORM lives.
About Indwell: For over 50 years, founded in 1974, our Christian charity continues to thrive and grow exponentially as we serve people impacted by poverty and homelessness through our vision of HOPE and HOMES for All. We are the fastest growing developer in Ontario creating affordable high quality efficient housing communities coupled with supportive programs to over 1200 tenants to meet their needs of health, wellness, and belonging. To learn more, go to: indwell.ca/our-model
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. The program operates 7 days a week, including public holidays. Flexibility is required to meet program needs, which will include evening and weekend hours. Participation in an on-call schedule rotation is required to support resident situations and others on the team. The on-call rotation consists of carrying a work cell phone 24/7 for one week at a time, and responding to urgent needs as they may arise. At times, this position will also require flexibility to meet program needs.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
Participation and Commitment to the Interdisciplinary Team
Reinforce a positive workplace culture and tone through your skilled verbal and written communication
Keep interdisciplinary team informed of community opportunities and emerging trends related to best practices in community nursing
Provide health teaching and educational resources regarding nursing practices to the interdisciplinary team
Provide leadership to the team in relation to infection control measures and relationship with Public Health
Maintain oversight of the medication support program, inclusive of addiction medicine.
Assist in the orientation and support of staff, students and volunteers
Ability and interest to act as a preceptor to nursing students
Promote and demonstrate the vision, mission and values of Indwell within the workplace and the community
Attend and actively participate in team meetings and other organizational meetings as required
Engage in community tables as appropriate
Demonstrate ongoing commitment to learning and supporting diverse individuals and communities (i.e. cultural safety, anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice)
Directly Supporting Individuals to maintain and improve their health and housing
Build therapeutic relationships with residents with a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed approach, promoting trust, in alignment with Indwell’s values of dignity, love, and hope.
Knowledge and understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation, recovery models, including harm reduction strategies around substance use
Ensure and maintain good functioning and oversight of the medication support program, including medication training for staff team.
Liaise with pharmacy to ensure a good working relationship is maintained
Provide direct nursing care to residents as required within scope of practice
Collaborate with and organize appropriate community nursing and medical supports in addition to informal supports for tenants
As part of an interdisciplinary team, coordinate, lead and/or facilitate the development and monitoring of supportive care plans in collaboration with an internal and external team of community professionals and agencies
Provide physical health, mental health, and addictions assessments in collaboration with program staff and supports. Ensuring consistent follow up with treatment and recovery plans
Regular monitoring of residents within scope of practice and evaluating the effectiveness of residents’ support plans through regular follow up visits
Participate in the intake process and onboarding new residents to the program
Demonstrate confidence and skill with de-escalation strategies as well as crisis prevention and intervention
Health teaching for staff and residents on topics including but not limited to medications, immunization, chronic disease management, etc. Ensure continuity of care by maintaining up to date health records and communication with primary care providers and other service providers as required. Provide suggestions with regards to any required changes in residents’ treatment profile
Complete required reports in a timely manner in accordance with policy and procedures
Assist volunteers to deliver relevant supports within the program
Comfort with landlord responsibilities such as pest management and rent collection
Plan and facilitate programs relevant to health, wellness, and belonging in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team
Employ strategies to foster a sense of community within the program
Support residents’ engagement in cultural, spiritual, recreational, leisure, educational, and social activities
Take responsibility for a primary caseload (either within a team-model or individual case-manager model) under the supervision of the Program Manager
Leadership
Consistently show initiative and engage in creative problem solving
Demonstrate ongoing commitment to learning and supporting diverse individuals and communities (i.e. cultural safety, anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice)
Experience leading and/or guiding internal teams to accomplish shared goals
Reinforce a positive workplace culture and tone through your skilled verbal and written communication
Keep interdisciplinary team informed of community opportunities and emerging trends related to best practices in community nursing
Engaging and establishing external community partnerships to meet and improve the health and wellness needs of residents
Support individual health needs through a holistic and therapeutic relational approach
Health, Welfare and Safety Practices
Maintaining a safe and healthy working environment
Upholding organizational policy and procedures
Using appropriate procedures when responding to emergency situations
Complete required safety checks and inspections as assigned.
Attending and participating in all required training to maintain and develop new skills
Other duties as required
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
A commitment to upholding and modeling Indwell’s mission, values and other operating standards and policies, reflecting them in all interactions and decisions
Completion of an approved Registered Practical Nursing program
Experience in community nursing with a focus on mental health/addiction services is an asset with harm reduction approaches to substance use. Lived experience valued
Reliable and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts
Demonstrated ongoing learning and experience around supporting diverse individuals and communities (i.e. cultural safety, anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice, etc.)
Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Evidence of appropriate insurance as stipulated by the College of Nurses of Ontario
Experience working within a case management framework with individuals with serious mental illness, substance use, or other special needs
A client centered approach, using trauma-informed strategies to support residents
A warm, sensitive and caring approach with a genuine interest in supporting a diverse population of people living with mental illness
Strong communication, listening, interview and assessment skills, as well as critical thinking and problem-solving abilities using an evidenced based approach
Effective crisis intervention and conflict management skills
Ability to work effectively in a high stress environment, work independently, be flexible, organized, responsible and take initiative
Excellent written, verbal, time management and organizational skills
A commitment to interpersonal collaborative teamwork and care and continuous professional development
Familiarity with SPDAT/ the Ontario Common Assessment of Need is an asset
A valid “G” class driver’s license with own vehicle
We want you to thrive:
Vacation: 3 weeks 15 days paid with 8 HEAL days (sick and personal appointments) per year
Extensive Benefits paid: Extended health (100% medication coverage- some exceptions may apply), dental and vision care. Life Insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program: primary care and professional consulting services
Group RRSP: Indwells contributes 5% of salary
Onboarding Process: We provide an extensive onboarding process that includes virtual training, in person training and shadowing other staff.
Professional and Personal Development: We provide an Annual Spring Leadership Conference to grow professionally and a Fall Spiritual Nature Retreat to rest and recharge with co-workers. Trainings on topics related to the StrengthsFinder assessment, Indigenous Cultural Safety, 2SLGBTQIA+ Awareness, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid, Naloxone Administration and Suicide Prevention. Plus, many more robust internal trainings that walk staff through the ins and outs of supporting those with complex needs.
Social Events: Indwell’s Hope and Homes Banquet yearly to celebrate the important work we do + team gatherings
As Indwell works to support diverse tenant populations, we are seeking to create a diverse work culture that closely matches the diversity of our communities with qualified individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives. Our supports, services and employment are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. And we especially invite applications from Black, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities and intersectionalities. Indwell’s leadership are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ as reflected in Indwell’s statement of faith.
Inspired to JOIN OUR TEAM, we invite you…
To APPLY: Please forward your cover letter and resume to our website: www.indwell.ca/careers. We thank all for your interest; however, only those applicants that are being considered will be notified.
Indwell uses AI-assisted tools in the hiring process with human oversight where final employment decisions are made by people. We are committed to using these technologies in a manner that is fair and transparent.
Personal information submitted will be used only for employment opportunities within Indwell in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.
Accommodation will be provided to applicants who make their needs known in advance for the duration of the hiring process as required under Indwell’s Employment