Registered Practical Nurse

Auxilium Health; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Durham Region is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to assist with patient assessments and dermatological procedures. This role involves both virtual and on-site responsibilities, with opportunities for training in specialty treatments. Candidates should have experience as an RN and be eager to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a RN.
• Nursing experience in a dermatology office environment is an asset, but not needed.
• Training will be provided for necessary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Take medical history and patient assessment for in-clinic patients.
• Assist Dermatologist with biopsies and procedures as directed.
• Educate patients on post-procedure care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current CPR / BCLS certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Registered Practical Nurse

Company and location: Auxilium Health, Head office Durham Region (Whitby / Oshawa)

Employment type: Casual to Part-Time (opportunity to grow to Full-Time)

Hours worked: 37.5 hours / week, Virtual & On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Take medical history and patient assessment for in-clinic patients
• Assist Dermatologist with biopsies and procedures as directed by the physician (e.g., preparing patients for treatment, preparing biopsy trays, injecting local anesthetic, photo taking, etc.)
• Educate patients on post-procedure care as necessary
• Monitor and facilitate the flow of patients through the clinic
• Documentation using our EMR
• Contact patients with their lab results
• Assist with referrals to other healthcare providers

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• 2-3 years of experience as a RN
• Current CPR / BCLS certification
• Nursing experience in a dermatology office environment is an asset, but not needed (training will be provided)
• Perform procedures such as cryotherapy, skin biopsies, skin tag / lesion removal, electrocautery and specimen collection (training will be provided)
• Manage wound care and provide patient follow-up instructions
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and as part of a collaborative team
• Attention to detail

Additional Considerations

In addition to the above, we would be interested in someone who would be excited about doing some in-office medication titrations for an important medication used in Parkinson’s disorder. This would involve working with patients in various neurologist offices around the GTA to get them to the optimal dosing for them. This would be done in close collaboration with the neurologist and this candidate will receive ample training and support from the pharma company.

Opportunities and Flexibility

Opportunities continue to evolve, so candidates should be flexible and excited for a part-time transitioning to a full-time role with a desire to co-create the role as it shifts.