Registered Nurses
If you are a primary care Registered Nurse looking to expand your skill set and practice at full scope, the Wawa Family Health Team (WFHT) has an outstanding opportunity for you.
Wawa is a friendly, small town of approximately 3,000 people who welcome visitors and new residents alike with open arms. The town is located at the junction of Highways 101 and 17, only 15 minutes away from the sparkling clear waters, clean spacious beaches, and pristine rugged coastline of majestic Lake Superior. The town itself abuts the inland shore of expansive Wawa Lake.
The town of Wawa boasts activities for the whole family in all seasons. From cross country skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling trails, breath-taking trails in the area for snowshoeing, along with skating, hockey and curling at the well-equipped fitness community centre in winter. Lake Superior Park is an 80 km long pristine park with numerous trails for hiking or canoeing and backcountry or car camping with the first route only 15 minutes away. Wawa also offers English and French primary and secondary schools.
The Lady Dunn Health Centre (LDHC) and WFHT serve a catchment area of approximately 5,000, including First Nation and Francophone populations. The WFHT is housed in the hospital, with Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Social/Mental Health Workers, and Registered Dietitian. We are a teaching site for the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. We provide practicum experience and teaching for nursing students.
DEFINITION & STATUS
This is a full-time position with the Wawa Family Health Team.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, resume and three work related references, by mail, fax or email no later than 5:00 pm on May 8, 2026.
The Wawa Family Health Team is a collaborative inter-disciplinary team of primary health care providers, serving Wawa and area. We are currently seeking a motivated and organized Registered Nurse to join our team.
The Registered Nurse will work closely with members of the team including Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Registered Social Worker, and Registered Dietitian. The RN is a valued member of the team who will be a key provider in delivering chronic disease management programs, preventative care and health promotion clinical services.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however.
only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES
Education
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from a recognized university;
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required;
Maintains a current membership with RNAO;
Maintains certification in CPR, ACLS, NRP;
Maintains clinical competence through continuing education;
Current Ontario Driver’s license;
Demonstrated experience in Community and/or Primary Care Setting;
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
This full-time position will be based on 37.5 hours/week with some evening/weekends required for special sessions. This position will require some travel for conferences, educational opportunities etc., therefore a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
The successful applicant will have current registration, in good standing, as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Additional qualifications include a strong sense of confidentiality, excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as a proven ability to work independently and within a team. Experience working in primary care settings specifically with chronic diseases such as COPD and hypertension along with proficiency to work in an Electronic Medical Record would be considered assets.
Additional qualifications include a strong sense of confidentiality, excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as a proven ability to work independently and within a team. Experience working in primary care settings specifically with chronic diseases such as COPD and hypertension along with proficiency to work in an Electronic Medical Record would be considered assets.