Job Description

Job description

Position Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work with our primary care team in the community and in our clinic.

Must have a valid Ontario Driver's license and access to a vehicle

Roles and Responsibilities

Assess patient health care needs (physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual) to identify appropriate nursing interventions

Analyze findings of health assessments

Interpret patient health records

Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions

Collect data through therapeutic relationships with patients

Treatment/Management

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician/nurse practitioner

Administer vaccinations

Blood pressure assessments

TB skin tests

Foot assessments / Foot care

Education/Advocacy

Help patients to identify and use health resources, including those available in the community and from community agencies

Involve patients in decisions about their own health

Encourage patients to take action for their own health

Initiate health education and other activities that assist, promote and support patients as they strive to achieve the highest possible level of health

Referrals/Collaboration

Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families

Consult and interact with other service providers as needed

Administration/Reporting

Coordinate and expedite patient flow by triage

Provide Health Education in person and by telephone.

Arrange follow up appointments as necessary

Collect accurate and comprehensive patient-related information and documenting same in the patients' Electronic Medical Record.

Participate in Quality Improvement Initiatives

Operate and monitor medical apparatus or equipment and ensure strict adherence to sterilization procedures

Handle and dispose of specimens and/or objects, and practice general safety procedures at all times

Monitor supply levels and/or expiration of medical and clinic supplies, and order supplies as needed from approved vendors

Job Requirements:

Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of nurses

Primary Health Care experience required

Community Care experience required

Experience with working with persons with dementia

Excellent oral / written skills

Strong clinical skills

Flexible with the ability to adapt to constantly changing clinical situations

Autonomous and able to function with minimal supervision

Ability to work effectively with all members of the inter-professional team

Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment

Basic CPR, BLS certification up to date within the last 2 years

* Experience with EMRs, Telus Practice Solutions in particular is an asset