Registered Nurse - Virtual Care

Fonemed; San Juan de Terranova; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A telehealth services provider is seeking Registered Nurses to work from home. You will provide telephone triage, offer mental health support, and utilize protocols to assist patients. The ideal candidate has nursing experience and a commitment to providing quality care. Join a collaborative team and enjoy competitive compensation including health benefits and retirement options.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement saving options

Paid leave program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent triage and/or clinical experience in areas such as ER, mental health/psychiatry.
• Active licensure with the CRNNL or willingness to obtain licensure.
• Experience providing mental health, addictions and crisis intervention care is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone triage and advice to callers.
• Provide mental health support including crisis intervention.
• Complete confidential medical records as per company standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Telehealth expertise

Listening skills

Education

Graduation from a recognized School of Nursing

Tools

Windows-based computer systems

Telephone systems

Software programs

Job description

Virtual Care Registered Nurse

Work from home as a Registered Nurse

We are looking for experienced and dependable Registered Nurses who arededicated to providing quality nursing care and mental health, addictions and crisis intervention to callers. If you are a Registered Nurse who islooking for a challenge and a company who values you, apply today!

Position Overview

This positionwill serviceFonemed's Canadianoperations via Newfoundland and Labrador's811 HealthLine and Mental Health Crisis Line. Our Nursestriage patients via telephone using world renowned Schmitt-Thompson protocols andprovide nursing care advice virtually to patients. Calls received can vary greatly in subject matter and complexity. Registered Nurses must be attentive and engaged listeners whohave strong critical thinking and clinical assessment abilities and are able to make decisions independently and document clear clinical data.

Our operation runs 24/7/365, therefore you will work within a shift work schedule that will include days, evenings, overnights, split shifts, and holidays and will include a weekend rotation of every second weekend. Our minimum point position is 0.4 FTE (32 hours over a 2-week period), and we have availability for point positions as high as 1.0 FTE (80 hours over a 2-week period). There are no casual opportunities available at this time.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone triage and advice to callers to assist them in making timely medical decisions
• Provide mental health supportto callers that could includesuicide, addictionsand crisis intervention
• Exercise clinical judgement in combination with utilization of protocols to arrive at the appropriate disposition to provide timely and accurate level of care to patients
• Promptly complete confidential medical records as per company documentation standards
• Provide clear and concise information and direction during patient encounters

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized School of Nursing
• Minimum of 2 years of recent triage and/or clinical experience in areas such as ER,mental health/psychiatry, behavioral health, ICU, acute care, etc.
• Experience providing mental health, addictions and crisis intervention careto patients would be considered a strong asset
• Active licensure with the CRNNL or willingness to obtain licensure through CRNNL
• Familiarity with windows-based computer systems
• Comfortable using technology, including telephone systems, software programs, and computer programs
• Shift work including days, evenings, nights, and weekends required
• You must have a private room with a closed door in which you will work
• Your own computer system, headset, and high-speed internet connection

Why Work With Us

With over 25 years in the telehealth industry servicing clients across North America, Fonemed prides itself on providing outstanding client experience and practicing a culture of care in everything we do. We are a growing company who values our greatest resource - our people! We provide a collaborative company culture and a welcoming team. We offer our team the opportunity to work in an exciting industry and a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and retirement saving options, as well as a great paid leave program. If you are looking for an opportunity to practice your nursing skills from home and work for company that values you, apply today

Fonemed is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. We appreciate the interest of everyone who applies for the position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please visit our website at www.fonemed.com.