- Position Overview:
- Operating within their full scope of practice, the RPN works within a multidisciplinary setting assessing patient's complete health care needs (physical, emotional, psychological and mental) and provides care to our patients by treating minor episodic illnesses, injures and stabilized chronic illnesses.
Responsibilities:
Observes and records vital and biometric measurements as well as outcomes;
· Triages patients according to acuity;
· Executes Physicians orders accordingly and assists with minor procedures;
· Performs various clinical procedures such as suture removal, skin and wound dressing, TB testing, wart treatment, ear syringing, etc.;
· Administer various vaccines in different ages and other injections ( B12, Prolia , Testosterone and Anti-psychotic drugs);
· Nasopharyngeal swabbing for Covid-19
· Partners and works collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team;
· Maintains accurate, concise and confidential EMR documentation;
· Ensures immunization inventory is monitored and ordered regularly;
· Ensures immunizations are current and educates patients as to their need and any possible side effects;
· Maintains the INR monitoring and management system as per guidelines;
· Ensures adequate supplies and equipment are available for daily patient care and emergency situations;
· Sterilizes equipment for minor surgical procedures;
· Completes all appropriate forms as required;
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
· Currently registered in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario
· Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the nursing profession
· Excellent patient assessment and triaging skills;
· A minimum of 2 years working experience in a primary care setting;
· Excellent communication skills
· Compassionate and sensitivity to patient needs and confidentiality/privacy is a must
· Problem solving skills, ability to use sound judgement
· Interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and discretion, excellent telephone manner
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Ability to manage and prioritize tasks
· Organized, accurate and detail-oriented
· Trained in Electronic Medical Records, Accuro is an asset
· Able to work flexible hours in order to meet patient and physician needs which may include evenings.
The Summerville Family Health Team is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace, committed to Employment Equity. We welcome diversity in the workplace, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. We will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Applicants need to make their accommodation needs known when contacted.
Pay: $25.00-$26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
