Within the Department of Family Medicine, the Queen’s Family Health Team (QFHT) is a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals who provide primary health care services to the Kingston community. QFHT is comprised of a number of medical practices and provides for a diverse, client-centered work environment for all its employees. QFHT provides primary health services to rostered patients while modeling safe, efficient and collaborative clinical processes to Family Medicine residents and other health professional learners. Come join our team!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Nurse Manager of Queen’s Family Health Team, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides primary care nursing to patients in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario as well as the policies and procedures of Queen’s Family Health Team.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. After Hours Clinic operates Monday to Thursday from 4:45-8:45pm, Saturdays from 8:30am-4:30pm and Sundays from 8:30am-12:00pm.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The RPN performs clinical skills where appropriate as nursing measures, or in accordance with medical directives. This includes but is not limited to:
- Taking and recording vital signs while completing the patient intake process
- Promoting the flow of the clinic
- Triaging of telephone calls for urgency and determining next steps
- Administering medications including immunizations, immunotherapy
- Performing venipuncture, ear syringing, vision tests, glucometer checks, ECG’s, point-of-care testing, suture/staple removal, wound care, and appropriately labelling all specimens
- Reviewing lab results and consults and alerting the physician of any urgent results
- The incumbent assists physicians with medical and surgical procedures
- Prepares patient and equipment for procedures
- Adheres to infection prevention and control policies
- Records and documents care provided within the patients’ electronic medical record
- Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of patient care
- Contributes to the education of family medicine residents/learners as well as nursing students
- Maintains and develops professional competence through ongoing professional development
- Participates in self-directed learning, interdisciplinary committees and clinical audits
- Performs other related duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registered Practical Nurse, holding a current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Five years’ current professional experience in one or more of the following: Emergency Room, outpatient clinics, occupational health services, physician’s office or community nursing.
- Strong clinical skills
- Proficiency with immunizations (childhood and adult).
SPECIAL SKILLS:
- Ability to relate professionally to learners (primarily family medicine residents)
- Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a dynamic work environment
- Superior work ethic demonstrated by exceptional attendance and punctuality
- Knowledge of current nursing theories related to the patient population. This may include health teaching with respect to contraception, nutrition and immunization, chronic disease management, and empowering patient self-management
- Respects diversity and promotes inclusion in the workplace
- Ability to communicate in French or other language considered an asset
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with electronic medical records, and online learning platforms
- Ability to work effectively with all members of the health care team.
- Knowledge of relevant legislative requirements (eg. Nursing Act, RHPA, Privacy Act).
Pay: $27.69-$32.12 per hour
Benefits:
Licence/Certification:
- RPN License from the College of Nurses of Ontario (required)
Work Location: In person
