Registered Practical Nurse, Patient Navigator, Timiskaming North (Iroquois Falls A)

Registered Practical Nurse, Patient Navigator Misiway is an Indigenous-led Primary Health Care Organization in Timmins, Ontario. Misiway, meaning“everyone” in Cree, reflects our commitment to inclusive, community-centred care. We support the whole person by bringing together people, culture, and services to ensure care for everyone.

Status: Full-Time, Permanent (35 hours per week)

Salary Range: $49,400 - $59,300

About the Role The RPN/Patient Navigator is a key member of Misiway’s Integrated Care Team. This role blends clinical nursing practice with system navigation to support clients living with complex chronic conditions, serious illness, and life-limiting diagnoses.

Working within a wholistic model of care that honours the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of clients, the Navigator/RPN applies nursing knowledge to care across the continuum. This role supports clinical monitoring, client education, and care coordination, while helping clients and families navigate health systems and access culturally appropriate supports.

Grounded in cultural safety, trauma-informed practice, and Two-Eyed Seeing, this position brings together Indigenous and Western approaches to care with equal respect.

What You’ll Do Clinical Care&Navigation

Provide nursing care within RPN scope of practice, including health assessments, monitoring of chronic conditions, medication support, and basic clinical interventions (e.g., wound care, vital signs, symptom monitoring)

Support clients in understanding their diagnoses, treatment plans, and care plans

Navigate clients through health care systems, including primary care, specialists, home care, and community services

Coordinate care across providers to ensure a seamless, client-centred experience

Support safe and timely transitions in care, including hospital to home

Care Coordination&Client Support

Reinforce care plans developed by primary care providers and support follow-through on recommended treatments and referrals

Monitor and report changes in client condition to the care team, supporting timely follow-up

Facilitate communication between clients, families, and providers to ensure clarity and continuity of care

Provide practical support and health education to clients and families to build confidence in managing health conditions

Barrier Reduction&Wholistic Support

Identify and respond to barriers to care, including transportation, housing, food security, and access to services

Connect clients to community-based, cultural, and wellness supports that address well-being beyond the clinical encounter

Facilitate access to Traditional Healers, Elders, cultural programming, and social services as desired and appropriate

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Misiway’s ElectronicMedical Record (EMR)

Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and care planning

Uphold client privacy and confidentiality in accordance with PHIPA and organizational policies

What You Bring Required

Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Minimum two (2) years of experience in a clinical or community health setting

Experience supporting clients with complex chronic disease or ongoing health needs

Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team

Proficiency with computers; willingness to learn Misiway’s EMR system

Valid Class G Ontario Driver’s Lisence and access to reliable transportation

Assets

Experience working with Indigenous clients and communities, with knowledge of Indigenous cultures, healing practices, and the impacts of colonialism and intergenerational trauma

Experience in chronic disease management, wound care, or community/home care nursing

Ability to speak Cree or Ojibway

Lived experience navigating health or social systems as a patient, caregiver, or community member

Standard First Aid and CPR certification

What Working Here Means

Ongoing professional development in chronic disease management and culturally grounded care

Paid training, including cultural safety and trauma-informed practice

A supportive, team-based environment rooted in Indigenous values

Meaningful work in a community-led organization where your role directly impacts client well‑being

Working Conditions

Combination of clinic-based work and community/home visits

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Occasional flexibility required to meet client needs

Exposure to complex health and social situations; clinical supervision and wellness supports are provided

Subject to a probationary period with formal review

Our Commitment Misiway is an equal opportunity employer.

We strongly encourage Indigenous applicants to apply and self-identify in their applications. We also welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

A Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Check is required as a condition of hire.

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