Registered Practical Nurse

Title:

Registered Practical Nurse

Reports to:

Manager, Primary Care

Position Type:
Permanent, Full-Time 35 hr/week

Salary: $25.73-$30.27/hour

Vacancy Status:
Existing Vacancy

As a key member of the multi-disciplinary primary health care team, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides high-quality, client-centered care within a general clinic setting. The RPN supports clinical operations through routine nursing care, health education, and coordination with other care providers to meet the needs of a diverse patient population, including newcomers to the community

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the RPN may also contribute to initiatives that support patient access to preventive health services, including routine health maintenance and screening as appropriate.

• Provide primary health care to clients of the centre as guided by the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Provide telephone triage and client follow-up as needed
• Perform nursing process through assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation
• Provide nursing support to providers in selected procedures when needed
• Provide basic laboratory and phlebotomy procedures and treatment services (e.g., urine tests, glucometer readings, dressings, injections, immunizations, allergy treatments, etc.)
• Provide client screening and health education within scope of practice
• Support newcomer clients with orientation to preventive health services (e.g., immunizations, screenings).
• Work with other staff to support a successful and seamless client experience
• Order and maintain medical supplies, laboratory supplies and immunizations as needed
• Contribute to and support quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure infection control and occupational health and safety standards are followed in practice
• Other duties as assigned within RPN scope of practice
• Distribute and stock harm reduction supplies, including assembly of kits, and educate people about the use of supplies

• Responsible for ordering and maintaining medical, program or laboratory supplies, including supplies for the harm reduction program
• Participate in meetings and other administrative activities which support the overall functioning of the team.
• Participates in quality improvement projects and initiatives ie childhood immunization audits, etc.
• Participate in chart reviews and case conferences
• Contribute to chart documentation (including Electronic Health Records), by documenting symptoms and conditions, nursing interventions and referrals and recommendations for ongoing treatment

• Works during both regular and extended hours in locations identified by KCHC
• On occasion, performing other temporary duties may be required

• Comply with all relevant legislation and KCHC policies, including privacy laws
• Commits to acquiring an understanding of the importance of trauma responsiveness and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
• Commits to demonstrating an ongoing commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization and Accessibility (EDIIA) by representing the diverse nature of our communities, promoting and practicing inclusion
• Supports consistent application and development of KCHC policies and procedures
• Supports KCHC’s student and volunteer placement programs
• Promotes awareness of and participation in KCHC activities
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement
• On occasion, perform other temporary duties as required

• Registered Practical Nurse, in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Three plus years nursing experience in a community setting or combination of community and hospital/public health settings; experience in primary care settings an asset; demonstrated ability to work under Medical Directives.
• Experience and understanding of marginalized communities and health needs

• STOP smoking cessation training an asset.
• Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, an asset
• Experience with Transgender care (asset).Proficiency in the use of computers…