Job Description

Job Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse works in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary health professionals as a member of the Family Health Team. As a member of the team, the Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering quality nursing care to patients with a focus on assessment, health education, disease prevention and as well as early intervention and support for chronic health conditions. RN participated in a team-centered care in the community within the facility and in the promotion of continuing, family-centered care in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certificate of Competence and current membership with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing required, Master of Science in Nursing preferred

Current membership with RNO and evidence of liability insurance

Current Ontario Driver's Licence preferred

Demonstrated experience in Community and/or Primary Care Setting

Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Person check

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE JOB

The Registered Nurse is to practice within the scope and according to the standards of practice as outlined in the following documents:

o College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Practice

o Canadian Nurse's Association Code of Ethics

o Family Health Team's mission and goals

o Regulated Health Professionals Act

o Policy Manuals and Procedures specific to the Family Health Team

o Family Health Team's medical directive

Knowledge and ability to adhere to relevant privacy legislation, regulations and best practice standards

Ability to communicate clearly, both in written form and verbally, to groups and individuals

Experience working with people from various cultures, ethnicities and religions

Effective time management practices, problem solving and communication skills

Proven team player

Commitment to life-long learning

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to evolving program expectations

Demonstrates flexibility to meet job requirements while maintaining healthy personal boundaries

Ability to work with diverse population of staff, patients, students and volunteers

Previous experience with Electronic Medical record (EMR) program or a willingness to learn electronic record keeping using a clinical management system

Computer skills using Word, Microsoft Office Suite

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Registered Nurse needs to flexible and able to adapt as duties and responsibilities evolve over time.

PATIENT CARE

Maintains CNO Standards of Practice

Functions within guidelines of clinic policy and procedure

Maintains complete and accurate medical records and answers patient inquiries in order to direct them to appropriate and comprehensive treatment under the direction of a physician

Preserves confidentiality of all patients with the FHT

Promotes an interdisciplinary approach to patient centered care

Communicates effectively with all providers of care. Communicates pertinent information accurate and promptly to the physicians and allied professionals

Utilizes the Nursing Process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in consultation with the physician, on an ongoing basis

Administers medication topically, through natural body orifices, through tubes by subcutaneous and intermuscular injection through IV access; as specified by College of Nurses of Ontario guidelines and FHT policy; records accordingly in chart

Change dressings, remove sutures and staples, remove catheters and change colostomy appliances when requested by physician

Maintains competence in all clinical skills pertaining to his/her area of work. Maintains ongoing awareness of change in technology, treatment of illness and nursing practices

Promotes and facilitates continuing competence in skills and ongoing education for self and all staff, to endure delivery of the highest standard of care

Facilitates patient/family education. Advocates for and practice "health and wellness" care and education

Assist primary care team (including assessment, triage, treatment, and follow up). Perform clinical tasks by conducting nursing assessments, health education/counseling, history taking, performing specific procedures according to the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of nursing practice or medical directives and providing follow-up care

Utilizing delegated medical acts, Registered Nurse will perform screening, physical assessments, vital signs monitoring, collect data and analysis, provide education, awareness and required referral to patients for harm reduction, patient wellness and signs and symptoms of chronic disease progression

Participates and provides support in chronic disease, including but not limited to smoking cessation, diabetes prevention and hypertension programs and service coordination programming as needed

If required, participate in research, program evaluation and data collection for the Family Health Team. All research is to follow the Canadian code of Ethics and privacy law in relation to information gathered. This includes analyzing data and preparing reports as required

Phone patients with results and schedule follow up as instructed by physician

If renewal requested, ensure pharmacy send complete list

Reviews lab results and forwards reports requiring attention to the physician

Other duties that are deemed appropriate and assigned by the Executive Director and FHT physicians from time to time

TEAM RELEATED

Support the mission, vision and goals of the Family Health Team

Participates in health promotion, prevention and chronic disease programming as requested by Executive Director and Lead Physician

Act as a resource to the Executive Director, interdisciplinary team members, physicians and students by researching, providing information and clinical recommendations, advising and conducting follow-up as required

Act as a mentor and supporter to members of the team

Participate in team/committees, task groups and community events

Perform regular chart audits if requested by the Executive Director or Lead Physician

Participates in the orientation process. Provides mentorship, additional skills training for co-workers where requested

Provides supervision of, and/or mentorship of RN/RPN students

Participates in the Performance Development Process with supervisor every year as required and appropriate

Maintains required skills and educational components required specific to area of work

Encourages co-operation between all staff in the work environment

Promotes a safe and healthy work environment

COMMUNITY

Act as a resource and referral link to community groups and team staff by establishing links with other community groups and agencies

Act as a representative for the agency as a whole in all interactions in the community with permission of Executive Director

Promotes team mission statement within the organization and works to achieve goals and objectives as specified in the organization's strategic plan

Promote the team's interest in the community

Participates in ongoing education to ensure ongoing support and positive outcomes

Co-operates with programs working closely with other organizations within the community (Community Care, Public Health, Diabetes Education, Crisis Response etc.)

Has knowledge of, and collaborates with other community organizations and services to improve client care or provide continuing care

Co-operates with other agencies in education regarding services and care available in the community

Organize and/or attend community meetings as a representative of the agency and in support of the Executive Director

ADMINISTRATIVE

Participates in formulation of new policies and procedures, based on evidence based practice and best practice guidelines

Provides input into plans for purchase of all equipment for the Family Health Team

Ensures adequate supplies and equipment are available for daily patient care and emergency situations through collaboration with office manager and/or Executive Director

Assist physicians in seasonal flu and/or injection/vaccination clinic

Ensures he/she is appropriately educated in use of all equipment prior to using

Cares appropriately for all equipment in use in the clinic

Attends meetings and training as required

WOKRING CONDITIONS

Up to 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday between 9am and 8pm, Fridays 9am-4pm and Saturdays 9:30am-1pm (.75FTE)

Work with staff, physicians, volunteers, students and members of community from a variety of educational backgrounds and approaches

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $53,298.25-$55,611.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match
Work Location: In person