Careers
Open Positions at Atikokan Health & Community Services
Atikokan Health and Community Services is committed to accommodating the needs of our patients, clients, residents, visitors and staff members through accessible care and an environment of inclusivity.
We understand that delivering the highest quality of care possible is incumbent on ensuring our policies and procedures are consistent with principles of dignity, independence, integration, and equality. We believe in integrating the provision of services to persons with disabilities whenever possible, or exploring alternate measures when necessary, and giving equal opportunities to people with disabilities.
AHCS is continually working to make all of our spaces more accessible to create a barrier-free and fully accessible facility. Our multi-year Accessibility Planning has helped us identify, remove and prevent barriers to individuals with disabilities who live, work in or use our hospital and community sites, including clients and their family members, staff members, health care practitioners, volunteers, residents of and visitors to our community.
List of Services
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RAAM Clinic RPN – Permanent, Casual (#2025-79)Position Details RAAM Clinic RPN – Permanent, Casual (#2025-79)
Under the direction of the AFHT manager, the RAAM Clinic Registered Practical Nurse assists with the daily operations of the RAAM Clinic Program. The incumbent must be able to work independently with a high degree of initiative, discretion, and tact, and be willing to work collaboratively and cooperatively building and fostering strong working relationships with key partners in a challenging environment. They provide best practice assessments, treatment, navigation and support to individuals and families with substance use and/or concurrent disorders at the rapid access addiction medication (RAAM) clinic.
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Registered Nurse – Permanent, Casual (#2025-78)Position Details Registered Nurse – Permanent, Casual (#2025-78)
Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, the Registered Nurse is accountable to provide quality nursing care to patients/residents including complex patient populations whose outcomes are not predictable. The Registered Nurse will promote health, assess, plan, provide, coordinate and evaluate care and treatment with the ultimate goal of achieving the best possible patient outcomes. Delivery of patient/resident care and professional practice is consistent with the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario, and the policies of the Hospital
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(2) Counsellors – Permanent, Full-Time (#2025-50)Position Details (2) Counsellors – Permanent, Full-Time (#2025-50)
Under the direction of the Outpatient Services Manager, the Counsellor provides individual, group or family counselling to individuals 16 years of age and older who are experiencing difficulties in areas of emotional/mental health, or are concerned about their own or others’ substance use or process addictions. Services provided include: individual, group or family counselling; arranging psychiatric consultations; crisis intervention and suicide prevention; drug, alcohol and gambling assessments (ages 12 and up); referral to residential treatment; community treatment and relapse prevention, as appropriate. The Counsellor will also provide emergency support on a rotating on-call basis.
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Personal Support Worker – Temporary, Part-Time (#2025-74)Position Details Personal Support Worker – Temporary, Part-Time (#2025-74)
Under the direction of the Long-Term Care Manager, the Personal Support Worker is responsible for direct nursing care of residents of the Extended Care Wing.
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(2) Cook – Temporary, Full-Time (#2025-75)Position Details (2) Cook – Temporary, Full-Time (#2025-75)
Under the direction of the Environmental Services Manager and under general supervision of the Dietary Lead Hand, the Cook is responsible for meal preparation and delivery in a manner consistent with all regulations as specified by the Long-Term Care Homes Act and related acts.
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RPN Summer Relief – Temporary, Full-Time (#2025-76)Position Details RPN Summer Relief – Temporary, Full-Time (#2025-76)
Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, Long Term Care Manager and Chief Nursing Officer, Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) are accountable to provide quality nursing care to stable patients and residents whose outcomes are predictable. RPNs work on both the Acute and Long-Term Care units and promote health, assess, plan, provide, coordinate and evaluate care and treatment with the ultimate goal of achieving the best possible patient outcomes. Delivery of patient care and professional practice is consistent with the scope of practice of the Registered Practical Nurse as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario, and the policies of the Hospital.
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PSW Summer Relief – Temporary, Full-Time (#2025-77)Position Details PSW Summer Relief – Temporary, Full-Time (#2025-77)
Under the direction of the Long-Term Care Manager, the Personal Support Worker is responsible for direct nursing care of residents of the Extended Care Wing.
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Health Records Technician – Temporary, Full-Time (#2025-73)Position Details Health Records Technician – Temporary, Full-Time (#2025-73)
The Health Records Technician codes, abstracts, and submits DAD and NACRS data following CIHI standards and provincial and organizational guidelines. The Health Records Technician is responsible for data quality and analysis, transcription, release of information, record retention, and other department activities, as assigned. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with applicable legislation such as the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
The Health Records Technician plays a vital role in supporting patient safety, effective health service delivery, and compliance with legal and accreditation standards across Ontario’s healthcare system.
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RAAM Clinic ALC RPN – Permanent, Full-time (#2025-70)Position Details RAAM Clinic ALC RPN – Permanent, Full-time (#2025-70)
Under the direction of the AFHT manager, the RAAM Clinic ALC Registered Practical Nurse assists with the daily operations of the RAAM Clinic Program, along with providing Patient Navigation support to community patients with a focus on reducing ALC patient designations within the hospital. This position supports individuals and families in the community, working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team to promote continuity of care, recovery and improved health outcomes. They also provide best practice assessments, treatment, navigation and support to individuals and families with substance use and/or concurrent disorders at the rapid access addiction medication (RAAM) clinic.
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Registered Nurse – Permanent Part-time (#2025-69)Position Details Registered Nurse – Permanent Part-time (#2025-69)
Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, the Registered Nurse is accountable to provide quality nursing care to patients/residents including complex patient populations whose outcomes are not predictable. The Registered Nurse will promote health, assess, plan, provide, coordinate and evaluate care and treatment with the ultimate goal of achieving the best possible patient outcomes. Delivery of patient/resident care and professional practice is consistent with the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario, and the policies of the Hospital.
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Housekeeping / Laundry Aide – Permanent, Part-time (#2025-71)Position Details Housekeeping / Laundry Aide – Permanent, Part-time (#2025-71)
Under the general supervision of the Environmental Services Manager and the direction of the Housekeeping and Laundry Lead Hand, the Housekeeping / Laundry Aide is responsible for maintaining the hospital in a clean, neat, germ-free condition.
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RPN – Permanent, Full-Time (#2025-60)Position Details RPN – Permanent, Full-Time (#2025-60)
Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, Long Term Care Manager and Chief Nursing Officer, Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) are accountable to provide quality nursing care to stable patients and residents whose outcomes are predictable. RPNs work on both the Acute and Long-Term Care units and promote health, assess, plan, provide, coordinate and evaluate care and treatment with the ultimate goal of achieving the best possible patient outcomes. Delivery of patient care and professional practice is consistent with the scope of practice of the Registered Practical Nurse as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario, and the policies of the Hospital.
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Registered Nurse (FHT) – Temporary, Full-Time (#2025-67)Position Details Registered Nurse (FHT) – Temporary, Full-Time (#2025-67)
The Registered Nurse is an integral member of the Atikokan Family Health Team. The RN is responsible for duties including, but not limited to, wound care management, smoking cessation, hospital post-discharge programming, COPD education, spirometry, and nursing services for the overflow Home and Community Care contract. The successful candidate will gain valuable patient care experience and build connections within an interprofessional environment in a family healthcare setting. RN practice will be enhanced through ongoing learning and education. This position is Monday to Friday; 8-hour days with the occasional evening shift to support our evening clinics.
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Registered Nurse – Temporary, Full-Time (#2025-65)Position Details Registered Nurse – Temporary, Full-Time (#2025-65)
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager and Chief Nursing Officer, the Registered Nurse is accountable to provide quality nursing care to patients/residents including complex patient populations whose outcomes are not predictable. The Registered Nurse will promote health, assess, plan, provide, coordinate and evaluate care and treatment with the ultimate goal of achieving the best possible patient outcomes. Delivery of patient/resident care and professional practice is consistent with the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario, and the policies of the Hospital. This RN position is required to work in the Emergency Department and on the Acute Care Unit on a Temporary Full-Time Rotating schedule.
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Medical Laboratory Technologist – Temporary, Part-Time (#2025-63)Position Details Medical Laboratory Technologist – Temporary, Part-Time (#2025-63)
Under the direction of the Outpatient Services Manager, the Medical Laboratory Technologist performs a range of routine and/or complex tests on patients and clinical specimens following hospital/laboratory policy and procedures.
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Maintenance II – Temporary, Part-Time (#2025-64)Position Details Maintenance II – Temporary, Part-Time (#2025-64)
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RN – Permanent, Part-time (#2025-25) Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, the Registered Nurse is accountable to provide quality nursing care to patients/residents including complex patient populations whose outcomes are not predictable. The Registered Nurse will promote health, assess, plan, provide, coordinate and evaluate care and treatment with the ultimate goal of achieving the best possible patient outcomes. Delivery of patient/resident care and professional practice is consistent with the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario, and the policies of the Hospital.Position Details RN – Permanent, Part-time (#2025-25)
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RN – Permanent, Full-Time (#2024-101)Position Details RN – Permanent, Full-Time (#2024-101)
Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, the Registered Nurse is accountable to provide quality nursing care to patients/residents including complex patient populations whose outcomes are not predictable. The Registered Nurse will promote health, assess, plan, provide, coordinate and evaluate care and treatment with the ultimate goal of achieving the best possible patient outcomes. Delivery of patient/resident care and professional practice is consistent with the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario, and the policies of the Hospital.
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Cook – Permanent, Casual (#2025-52)Position Details Cook – Permanent, Casual (#2025-52)
Under the direction of the Environmental Services Manager and under general supervision of the Dietary Lead Hand, the Cook is responsible for meal preparation and delivery in a manner consistent with all regulations as specified by the Long-Term Care Homes Act and related acts.
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Personal Support Worker – Temporary, Part-time (#2025-57)Position Details Personal Support Worker – Temporary, Part-time (#2025-57)
Under the direction of the Long-Term Care Manager, the Personal Support Worker is responsible for direct nursing care of residents of the Extended Care Wing.
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Family Health Team Manager – Temporary, Full-time (#2025-59)Position Details Family Health Team Manager – Temporary, Full-time (#2025-59)
The Manager of the Family Health Team provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered primary care services. This role oversees daily operations, supports interdisciplinary team functioning, and ensures compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards. The Manager leads initiatives that enhance clinical workflows, improve patient experience, and optimize resource utilization. Working collaboratively with physicians, clinicians, administrative staff, and community partners, the Manager fosters a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. This position requires strong leadership skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex healthcare environments while supporting the mission and values of Atikokan Health and Community Services.
Emergency Department
The Emergency Department entry is typically locked and visitors must lift the phone handset at the entrance, where a nurse will respond and assist with entry. If the door is already open, please check in at the registration desk before proceeding to visit a patient.
While you’re here, we care for you, too. You can access refreshments in multiple locations:
- A coffee maker and water dispenser are located in the acute care patient kitchen
- The long-term care wing also has a water dispenser
A nurse will be happy to help you find what you need.

Please Note: Temporary Restrictions May Apply
To keep our patients, residents, staff, and community safe, visiting hours or access may change during times of increased risk—such as respiratory illness outbreaks or other health emergencies.
We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we encourage you to call ahead or check our website or social media channels for the most up-to-date visitor information before arriving.
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