Nurse, IVF ​/ Fertility

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – Fertility Clinic
Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable and patient-focused Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join our fertility clinic team. The RPN will provide high-quality nursing care to patients throughout their fertility journey, supporting patients through diagnostic testing, fertility treatments and procedures while working collaboratively with physicians, registered nurses and the interdisciplinary team

The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple patient needs are essential

Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Fertility Nursing

Provide safe, compassionate and patient-centred nursing care throughout the fertility treatment process

Support patients undergoing fertility investigations and treatments, including IUI, IVF and FET cycles

Provide patient education regarding fertility treatment plans, medications, procedures and follow-up care

Provide medication teaching and administration within the RPN scope of practice, including subcutaneous and intramuscular medications

Reinforce physician instructions and treatment plans and ensure patients understand next steps

Respond to patient questions and concerns and escalate clinical concerns appropriately to the RN or physician

Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients throughout their fertility journey

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record

Assist physicians with clinical procedures and examinations, including IUI, endometrial biopsy, Pap testing and sonohysterogram

Prepare patients for procedures, including appropriate positioning, education and explanation of the procedure

Provide chaperone support during examinations and procedures as required

Assist with specimen collection, handling and processing according to clinic protocols

Monitor patients during and following procedures and report any concerns or changes in condition to the appropriate clinician

Provide appropriate post-procedure education and follow-up instructions

Assist with embryo transfer procedures and other fertility-related clinical procedures as directed

Support physicians and nursing staff during clinical procedures to ensure safe and efficient patient care

Recovery Room & Post-Procedure Care

Provide patient monitoring and nursing care following procedures and treatments

Assess patients for pain, bleeding, nausea, dizziness or other post-procedure concerns

Provide discharge instructions and reinforce post-procedure care requirements

Recognize and appropriately elevate abnormal findings or changes in patient condition

Ensure patients meet appropriate discharge criteria before leaving the clinic

This position does not include operating room responsibilities

Bloodwork, Results & Clinical Follow-Up

Review and follow up on patient results in accordance with established clinic protocols

Monitor bloodwork and ultrasound results throughout fertility treatment cycles

Review and follow up on Pap results, semen analysis results, TNI/ultrasound findings and other diagnostic results as assigned

Identify abnormal or clinically significant findings and escalate to the RN or physician as appropriate

Ensure outstanding results are followed up on in a timely manner

Communicate relevant results and treatment instructions to patients as directed by the physician

Maintain accurate documentation of results, follow-up and patient communication

Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Follow all clinic policies, procedures and established standards of practice

Adhere to infection prevention and control standards and maintain a safe clinical environment

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