Job Description

Overview

Working as part of an integrated team-based care approach, the Registered Nurse (RN) will provide nursing care to patients of the clinic through from intake and observation, assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of health outcomes. Reporting to the Health Director, the RN works one-on-one with patients to deliver culturally safe, trauma informed, and humble care based on respectful caregiving relationships. This means the RN will work with patients to understand their health needs and improve access to primary care and traditional wellness close to home. Working with Indigenous patients and families the RN will play an important role in each patient's care plan and will be a key health care provider as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary, team-based care approach.

Responsibilities

Delivery of Holistic Primary Care:

Delivery of care based on frameworks for nursing practices which includes observation and assessment, reporting symptoms and conditions, medical history, and physical evaluation.

Treatment Planning, Implementing, Monitoring and Coordination:

Working within a team-based care approach and person-centred model of care, develop treatment and care plans, work within the RN scope of practice, and as appropriate, order diagnostic testing, collect specimens, coordinate referrals, document patient's personal health file, administer medications and treatments.

Health Promotion, Chronic Disease Management and Self-Care Principles:

Work closely with patients and families to increase understanding of health and wellness, support chronic disease through a holistic approach, and work with patients to support their own self-care practices which advance their health goals and quality of life.

Collaborative Support:

The RN works closely with all clinic staff, including Family Physicians (FPs), Social Workers, Dieticians, Occupational Therapists (OTs), Physiotherapists and the broader clinical team to ensure a coordinated, patient-centred treatment plan to support patients and their caregivers and/or family.

Professionalism and Adaptability:

The RN demonstrates respect and professionalism for the team by: Holistically considering the treatment and care needs of each patient and how each clinic staff member contributes to the treatment plan; Practicing clear written and verbal communications; and Carefully documenting clinical chart information, treatment plans, progress reports and external requests made on behalf of the patient.

Confidentiality:

The RN respects patient confidentiality, sharing only what is needed to support patient-centred care and avoiding any sharing of information that could lead to judgement, stigma or shame on the patient.

Training and Role Updates:

As the team grows, the RN will work with the Health Director to support the onboarding of new team members and establishing a shared understanding of the RN's scope of work and integration within the broader team. Recognize the importance of First Nations and Indigenous cultural identities as part of a healthy and balanced person and community. Specific to this role, this includes an understanding of the social determinants of health and how to access culturally appropriate supports and services. Work with patients, caregivers and families to all social determinants of health into treatment plan which fully integrating First Nations norms and ways of being from assessment, treatment, and evaluation. Perform phlebotomy and laboratory tests as required, adhering to safety protocols.

Skills

Experience in delivering integrated holistic Indigenous approaches with Western approaches to medicine and wellness in a holistic care plan. Training in anti-Indigenous racism response, including cultural safety and humility and being trauma informed in the delivery of care. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory and practice and has in-depth knowledge of College standards for nursing. Demonstrates experience in the ability to plan, implement and monitor holistic care plans. Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and families to ensure their medical information, care and/or treatment plans, referrals and requirements for coordination are well understood. Exceptional inter-personal communications with other clinic staff, including clinicians, to ensure accurate and appropriate charting, monitoring, referrals and continuity of care.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55.00-$60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Disability insurance Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Language:

French (preferred)
Work Location: In person