Job Description

Job description

POSITION TITLE:

Registered Nurse

REPORTS TO:

Administrative Director

START DATE:

ASAP

STATUS:

Permanent, Full-Time

LOCATION:

Bridgepoint Family Health Team Site (430 Broadview Ave)

The Bridgepoint Family Health Team (BFHT) provides primary health care, including chronic disease management, health promotion and disease prevention, to a rostered population of patients from the Riverdale community and across the GTA. The BFHT employs an inter-professional team of health care providers who work in a collaborative model of care. Our interdisciplinary team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, dietitians, medical assistants, pharmacists, and medical receptionists.

We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse to fill a permanent, full-time position. Working at the full nursing scope of practice and as part of an inter-professional team, the registered nurse will provide primary care services to patients of the Bridgepoint Family Health Team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Use knowledge, skill and judgment to assess patient's health needs, discuss test results and respond to questions pertaining to health promotion and disease prevention over the phone and in-office. Provide episodic care, under medical directives. Provide full scope preventative health care for well-women (including pap smears) and babies under medical directives. Provide health coaching to meet patient needs, including smoking cessation, healthy eating, increasing physical activity etc. Previous training in health promotion, and self management, is considered an asset. Maintain accurate, concise and confidential EMR documentation. Monitor publicly-funded immunization stock and order immunizations weekly as needed. Actively participate in program planning, quality improvement projects and other team and staff meetings. Mentoring/supporting the work and development of Medical Assistants

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team Experience with chronic disease management and patient self-care strategies Primary care experience Strong patient assessment and triage skills Experience participating in quality improvement initiatives Experience in mental health, preferred Experience with electronic medical records, preferred

SKILL & QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED ASSETS:

Solid knowledge of vaccines, including Ontario's Publicly Funded Immunization schedule and primary series childhood vaccines Experience carrying out Well Woman exams and pap tests; training through McMaster University's Well Woman Workshop is considered an asset Comfortable using Windows platform and Word processing programs Familiarity with an EMR essential; experience with Telus PS Suite an asset Up to date CPR training an asset Ability to conduct Internet searches in order to access public health guidelines, patient resources, and other topics as needed Interest in participating in team committees and quality improvement initiatives at the clinic Interest in participating with program planning such as seasonal flu shot clinics and back-to-school vaccine clinics
Interested candidates should apply through the Indeed.com process with an up-to-date resume and cover letter. Salary ranges from $36-$38 per hour, commensurate with experience, and includes health benefits and HOOPP pension.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.00-$38.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

College of Nurses of Ontario license (CNO) - RN (required)
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.00-$38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Disability insurance Life insurance Paid time off
Schedule:

Evening shift Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

CNO Membership (required)
Work Location: In person