Registered Nurse

POSITION TITLE:

Registered Nurse

Status:
Full-time (permanent and term); job posting open until filled.

Location:

24 Selkirk Street, Ottawa, ON

Reports to:

Executive Director

Akausivik Inuit Family Health Team (AIFHT) is passionate about providing culturally competent, high-quality care and support, intended to enhance the wellbeing of Inuit. We work with federal, provincial, and local health authorities to ensure we are providing a responsive and culturally appropriate model of excellence in primary care.

About the Job:
The Akausivik Inuit Family Health Team (AIFHT) is currently looking for Registered Nurses to work conjointly with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, case managers, interpreters and other service providers to serve as medical and cultural interpreters for AIFHT patients. The Registered Nurse supports the activities of the staff physicians, residents and students. The position provides a high level of patient care in a team of health professionals and is responsible for coordination of patients' care with other health care professionals and outside resources, patient follow up, triage, developing an ongoing awareness of the various programs and services available in the community, acting as a health resource to community members, and providing for patient care in the office, including assisting at minor procedures and general nursing care.

The registered nurse participates in the education of patients and their own professional development.

Main

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support to patients and families

Interprets reports to patients as requested by physician

Provides emotional support in difficult situations

Assists individual patients in setting objectives and goals

Works in liaison with community resources to meet the needs of the Centre’s patients

Patient education; provide individual and group sessions to patients in the understanding of physical care

Arranging consultations, referrals and tests

Team support and communication

Maintenance of Electronic Medical Record

Liaison with physicians and other team members as required

Liaise with other care providers in the health care system and community as required

Triage (Telephone and Walk-ins)

Preparation for office visits

Patient care

Assist with specialized clinics

Assist with prescription renewals

Knows the patient drug history, allergies and contraindications

Liaises with the pharmacy, patient or patient representative

Obtains accurate and complete information about the renewal request

Obtains approval for the renewal from a physician

Maintains accurate records of renewals

Procedures and treatments as prescribed including but not limited to

Removal of sutures

Dressing

First aid/CPR

Immunization

Phlebotomy

Other related duties and activities as may be assigned.

Skills / Qualifications Requirements:

Two years’ clinical experience in a Primary Care setting as a Registered Nurse

Diploma or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Current membership with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current membership in professional associations, RNAO, NPAO

Demonstrated competence in team building, conflict management, and interpersonal effectiveness

Teaching experience will be considered an asset

Excellent oral / written skills

Strong clinical skills

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Inuit culture

In depth knowledge of chronic illness care, including both clinical and supportive care

Able to be innovative and creative in order to develop strategies that successfully meet the needs of diverse patient, family, and provider population

Flexible

Ability to work effectively with all members of the health care team

Ability to work in an inter-professional team environment

Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment

Competency in computer-based programs (Microsoft Programs - Access, Word, Excel)

An interest in delivering high‑quality care in home settings and/or palliative environments.

Inuit language skills are considered an asset

Working Conditions:

Must be accessible by phone

May be required to work evening and/or weekend shifts

Please Note:

Preference in hiring will be given to qualified Inuit candidates. The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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