Job Description

Registered Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse

Access Clinic for Primary Care

Registered Practical Nurse / Registered Nurse - Temporary Full-Time (37.5 hrs./week)

Through the Brantford Brant Norfolk Ontario Health Team, a six-month

Access Clinic

has been established to provide primary care services for patients without a primary care provider, those transitioning to another provider, or those whose providers are outside of the BBN community.

Implementation of these services will be supported by the

Norfolk Family Health Team, Primacare Community Family Health Team,

and the

Grand River Community Health Centre

. These organizations are committed to delivering quality health care and transformative support to individuals who face social, economic, and other systemic barriers. Care is provided through primary health and chronic disease management, health promotion and education, outreach and social supports, and mental health services.

Patients accessing the clinic will benefit from a multidisciplinary team, including family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, medical office assistants, a registered dietitian, occupational therapist, kinesiologist, and pharmacist. In addition to direct care, these clinics support the broader community with a variety of services designed to enhance the overall health and wellness of individuals and families.

General Overview:

The Registered Nurse / Registered Practical Nurse (RN/RPN) will work as part of the Access Clinic team and interprofessional primary care team. The RN/RPN will complete patient intake and initial assessments, support care planning, liaise with referring physicians and providers, and ensure continuity of care across transitions. The position also includes contributing to the collection and submission of site-specific data and supporting program evaluation.

This role will be based out of the

Simcoe and Paris sites

, with availability required for days and some evenings.

We believe in work-life balance and offer:

A competitive salary Membership in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Free parking Flexible Schedule

Responsibilities:

Registered Nurse (RN/RPN):

is responsible for receiving patient referrals, completing the initial intake and assessment and supporting the development of the patient plan of care. is responsible for facilitating system navigation and liaising with referring physicians and community health and social service agencies, which are part of the patient plan of care, to ensure effective and timely communication and continuity of patient care. is responsible for management of site-specific data entry and evaluation activities. Provides complete patient assessment, including vital signs and pre-examination procedures. Gathers and assesses objective and subjective data from the patient. Documents data and assessments in the patient record (EMR), computer system and information technology to ensure standard documentation, coding, and completion. Assists the providers in all aspects of the consultation, treatment, procedures, and follow-up care. Executing medical regimens and nursing interventions as appropriate for the setting and their competency. Medication reconciliation, management, patient compliance and education. Operating medical equipment. Provide health education and health promotion that are responsive to client needs. Triage of calls for urgent appointments, referrals for patient consults and testing, insurance pre-certification and documentation. General office skills including keyboarding, office computer software, filing, answering telephones, email, faxing, copying. Administers and record immunizations. Education to the patients of the risk and benefits. Leads chronic disease prevention, management and self-care Leads community analysis and planning Actively leads quality improvement initiatives. Maintain clean, orderly and well stocked examination rooms, treatment rooms and nursing station. Sterilize equipment for minor surgical procedures. Sonic clean and autoclave procedures through IPAC. Identifies, plans and prioritizes nursing interventions. Develops, implements and refines care plan with team. Provides in-person and telephone counseling, triage and follow-up acts as an evidence-based champion in delivering care. Patient health counseling and instruction, including meeting with families and caregivers. Reports to the executive director or delegate and works closely with other members of the interprofessional primary care team. Participate in quality improvement initiatives. Attend all relevant planning meetings and support with clinical flow.

NOTE: the full-time Registered Nurse (RN/RPN) will be the first point on contact for the Program and therefore have additional triaging responsibilities. This position will also have additional responsibilities related to program evaluation and data coordination/management.

Requirements:

Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario Current membership with the RNAO/RPNAO with LAP Insurance Current certification and maintenance of CPR for Health Care Providers Working knowledge of acts, legislation, and professional standards that govern nursing practice including the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), and College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Standards and Guidelines Nursing care knowledge related to primary care, community health, and chronic disease management. Understand the social determinants of health and their impact on newcomer and migrant communities, homeless or underhoused individuals and members of 2SLGBTQ communities. Experience/interest in working with communities facing barriers to accessing health care due to poverty, social isolation, homelessness, homophobia/transphobia, racism, classism, mental health and/or substance use challenges. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Experience and comfort working with an electronic medical record (EMR) Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams is an asset. Experience with health program planning, implementation, and evaluation is an asset.
The Norfolk Family Health Team is dedicated to building an organization that reflects the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve. This includes diversity in languages spoken, culture, race, sexual orientation and gender identity. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $26.82-$39.05 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Flexible schedule On-site parking Paid time off
Education:

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

First Aid Certification (preferred) LPN/RPN (preferred) Nursing (preferred) CPR Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person