Registered Nurse

Position Overview

The Don Mills Family Health Team (DMFHT) provides primary health care, including health promotion and disease prevention and chronic disease management to the population of DMFHT catchment’s area. The FHT comprises an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals who work in a collaborative model of care.

The Registered Nurse (RN) plays an integral role in the care of the patients of the Don Mills Family Health Team. The RN assists the FHT in achieving its vision and mission. The role of the RN in the Don Mills Family Health Team requires a thorough knowledge of primary care nursing and the ability to function effectively in a team environment.

The role also requires a high level of interpersonal skills to deal with patients and their families in a holistic compassionate fashion.

• Work collaboratively with team members to manage the needs of patients of the DMFHT
• Individual patient assessment - patient history, recording of vitals, biometric measurements, triage of clients based on acuity of problems.
• Coordinate appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures in consultation with physicians or Nurse Practitioner in accordance with medical directives.
• Implement various goal‑oriented, time‑limited intervention plans, including education in collaboration with patient and/or family and inter‑disciplinary team.
• Apply self‑management and other strategies to support the development of an informed activated patient.
• Evaluate and document outcomes of individual patient care in collaboration with the team.
• Ensure the maintenance of privacy, accurate records in line with practice policy.
• Share results of assessment and interventions with referring providers within a timely specified timeframe.
• Undertake home visits and outreach services as required and appropriate.
• Participate as a clinical team member in the development and delivery of targeted programs including but not limited to palliative care, cancer care, case management, chronic disease, mental health and addictions, reproductive and child health.
• Collect data as required for statistical/reporting purposes, provide timely and informative reports as directed and requested by the Executive Director.
• When required, assist in the development and implementation of the clinical model and guidelines for collaborative care.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Must be a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Basic CPR certification, demonstrated clinical nursing skills.
• Current experience in chronic disease management preferred.
• Knowledge and a demonstrated nursing ability in community health and public health sciences and chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of patient first philosophy, basic principles and practices of community service delivery, short‑term treatment options and chronic disease management models.
• Knowledge of community resources connected to the provision of health promotion and illness prevention related services.
• Demonstrated skills in assessment, program planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Work effectively, both independently and as part of an inter‑disciplinary team.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
• A Diabetes Educator Certificate will be an asset.

Job Type: Part‑time

Pay: $30.00–$35.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:
North York, ON M3C 1J4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

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