Job Description & How to Apply Below
This is an exciting opportunity to work with our outpatient primary care team that is expanding to provide increased access to patients who are not attached to primary care providers. You will work closely with our inter‑disciplinary team to support the attachment of patients to our clinic. You will have opportunity to support the development of services as part of our expansion.
Roles and Responsibilities
Assess patient health care needs (physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual) to identify appropriate nursing interventions
Analyze findings of health assessments
Interpret patient health records
Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions
Collect data through therapeutic relationships with patients
Treatment/Management
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician/nurse practitioner
Telephone triaging
Administer vaccinations
Blood pressure assessments
TB skin tests
Foot assessments / Foot care
Assist primary care physicians with assessments and interventions
Education/Advocacy
Help patients identify and use health resources, including those available in the community and from community agencies
Involve patients in decisions about their own health
Encourage patients to take action for their own health
Initiate health education and other activities that assist, promote and support patients as they strive to achieve the highest possible level of health
Referrals/Collaboration
Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families
Consult and interact with other service providers as needed
Administration/Reporting
Coordinate and expedite clinic flow by triaging patients
Provide Health Education in person and by telephone.
Arrange follow up appointments as necessary
Collect accurate and comprehensive patient-related information and documenting same in the patients' Electronic Medical Record.
Participate in Quality Improvement Initiatives
Operate and monitor medical apparatus or equipment and ensure strict adherence to sterilization procedures
Handle and dispose of specimens and/or objects, and practice general safety procedures at all times
Monitor supply levels and/or expiration of medical and clinic supplies, and order supplies as needed from approved vendors
Job Requirements
Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of nurses
Primary Health Care experience required
Excellent communication skills
Strong clinical skills in relation to outpatient care with a focus on comprehensive primary care
Flexibility to adapt to constantly changing clinical situations
Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision
Able to work effectively with all members of the inter‑professional team
Able to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment
Basic CPR, BLS certification up to date within the last 2 years
Experience with EMRs, Telus Practice Solutions in particular is an asset
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