Registered Nurse      

Position Title:      Registered Nurse      

Department:          Integrated Health Services                 

Reports to:           Manager, Primary Care

Type:                     On-call

Pay Scale:               $38.145/hr to $44.882/hr       

Who are we?

Job Summary:

Working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Nurse provides primary care and participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services for individuals, families and the community. 

Job Specific Responsibilities:

Direct Client Service

• Provides clinical services to clients, either in the Centre or in the community, taking into account the environmental, social, psychological and medical factors that influence health.
• Sees clients at the Centre with scheduled and urgent appointments, and/or in the community through outreach, clinics and home visits, during regular and extended clinic hours.
• Develops and delivers educational programming or workshops for and/or in consultation with program participants relevant to the program/client issue.
• Performs physical assessments, triage, health education/counseling, history taking and other clinical activities within the scope of their professional license.
• Performs procedures and treatments in consultation with the physicians and nurse practitioners and other members of the primary health care team as appropriate.
• Establishes working relationships with relevant agencies/services that support client needs.
• Participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counseling and health promotion programs and services for individuals, families and the community.
• Assesses health and social status to determine the need for medical, nursing or other intervention.
• Educates and counsels patients in health promotion and illness prevention.
• Co-ordinates client care and facilitates smooth client flow.
• Maintains awareness of current issues and developments in the respective field.
• Liaises with clients/families and external resources/organizations as required. Performs health promotion activities on relevant topics. 

Administration

• Maintains complete and accurate medical records for all clients. Assists in the collection and analysis of relevant data for administration, planning and evaluation.
• Completes administrative tasks related to overall program functioning as required. Helps to maintain the client reference library, and participates in the preparation of new materials for client education.
• Assists in maintaining the program database by entering data, generating reports, supporting analysis, and regular auditing of data integrity.
• Shares in the ordering, receipt and stocking of adequate medical supplies in the clinic.
• Maintains current licensing with the appropriate regulatory body.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Assists in the development of program specific policies and procedures/guidelines and in the overall planning and development of the program.
• Participates in regular chart audits and reviews and case conferences. Maintains effective communication of information among internal and external stakeholders.
• Attends and participates at team and general staff meetings as scheduled.
• Participates in the evaluation component of the relevant program.
• Provides resources and support to program staff pertaining to specific client issues.·      
• Participates in staff development as appropriate to the position.
• Provides appropriate support and consultation to other primary care staff.

Position Requirements

Education

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a recognized university or Diploma in nursing

Professional Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience

Key Competencies

• Current certificate of competency from the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Personal Suitability/Other Requirements

• Bilingualism is considered a strong asset
• Experience working with a diverse population is considered a strong asset
• Skills in mental health nursing working with disadvantaged groups is considered a strong asset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong clinical assessment and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in use of computers and various software applications (PS Suites is an asset)
• Works flexible hours including evenings across both clinic locations (1365 Richmond Rd and 4100 Strandherd Drive)