Registered Practical Nurse

North Bay Indigenous Hub – Giiwedno Mshkikiiwgamig
Employment Opportunity
REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
One Permanent Full-Time Position w/Benefits
Competition #NBIH
- Location:

Lakeshore Site
Salary Range: $54,600 to $58,343.52 annually (37.5 hours per week)
New Vacancy
The North Bay Indigenous Hub (NBIH) will provide a wide range of programming services including traditional healing, primary care, health promotion, chronic disease management, family-focused maternal/child health care, mental wellness care, diabetes care, and a culturally integrated licensed day care facility. All of the programs are to be delivered in a culturally safe manner to the local urban Indigenous population in addition to our partner First Nations, Nipissing, Temagami and Dokis First Nations.

This Indigenous Primary Health Care team seeks a motivated, self-starter who is passionate about positive health outcomes for Indigenous peoples.
Under the direction of the Director of Indigenous Primary Care the North Bay Indigenous Hub (NBIH), this position will be responsible to assist in the delivery of culturally competent and safe health and patient care management focusing on the RPN’s scope of practice in a clinic setting as part of an inter-professional team at the North Bay Indigenous Hub (NBIH).
QUALIFICATIONS   Knowledge and appreciation of Indigenous culture, traditions and language are considered assets;
Successful completion of a recognized Practical Nursing program and registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Practical Nurse
Knowledge of cultural teachings, history of Indigenous people, and Indigenous Social Determinants of Health
Ability to communicate and collaborate with clients, professionals, community partners and stakeholders;
Superior conflict managements and negotiation skills;
Demonstrated effective written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills;
Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention strategies;
Excellent assessment skills;
Knowledge of reportable diseases, the process and how to counsel patients;
Ability to interpret and evaluate information to make appropriate clinical decisions;
Excellent time management and organization skills to respond to fluctuating workload demands and respond immediately to crisis;
Ability to use both computer hardware and various software programs for recording documentation and maintain accurate and up-to-date automated documentation on case files;
The ability to maintain confidentiality and ethics and thorough knowledge of PHIPA;
Appreciation for the diversity of services offered at the Hub including traditional healing and mainstream services;
Ability and willingness to work independently and co-operatively as an integral member of a primary health care team;
Current First Aid/CPR, WHMIS certification
Prior work-related experience in a primary care practice clinic an asset;
Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours if necessary;
Must have own reliable vehicle and have the ability to travel as required; and
Other related duties.
DUTIES INCLUDE   Conducting brief patient interviews and taking medical histories;
Performing duties within the scope of practice of the RPN including but not limited to:  Immunizations and monitoring of fridge/supplies
Vitals assessment
Autoclave management
Assisting in clinic procedures
Ordering of medical supplies
Stock supplies and discard expired supplies
Clean up of exam rooms
Wound care, dressing changes/applications, suture/staple removal as needed;

Identifying patients in need of immediate assessment/assistance and collaborating with appropriate primary care staff;
Consulting and collaborating with other professional staff concerning clinical issues;
Providing training and functional guidance to professional staff and others;
Participating in the development, implementations and evaluation of policies, procedures and protocols to ensure comprehensive and consistent delivery of excellent client care;
Participating in developing health care plans appropriate to client needs;
Ensuring proper monitoring/follow up care with clients;
Promoting and evaluating services provided and modifying as necessary;
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