Overview
Registered Practical Nurse
Location: Montreal QC
Facility: Multidisciplinary Medical Clinic (GMF)
Duration: 6- Weeks
Note: Bilingual (French) is Mandatory.
Responsibilities
- Clinical & Nursing Techniques (under physician supervision / request): Assist physicians during various surgical and minor procedure.
- Perform medical procedures such as dressing changes suture removal resting ECGs and ear irrigation.
- Administer vaccines and other medications as directed.
- Accurately measure and record patient vital signs including blood pressure (Bp TRU) pre-consultation.
- Perform sample collections (e.g. blood urine).
- Weigh and measure pediatric patients.
- Medical Activities: Intervene in emergency situations such as vasovagal syncope or patient discomfort.
- Verify and follow up on medical results in the absence of physicians.
- Clean sterilize and maintain surgical and gynecological instruments.
- Perform routine checks of emergency equipment and medication expiration dates.
- Conduct patient follow-up tasks as transmitted by physicians including explaining test results, prescriptions and providing medical advice.
- Administrative & Clinic Support: Place and receive orders for medical supplies.
- Manage inventory levels for vaccines medical supplies and medications.
- Schedule preventative maintenance for medical devices (e.g. defibrillators ECG machines).
- Ensure doctors offices and exam rooms are fully stocked with necessary supplies.
- Supervise the collection and disposal of biomedical waste.
Must-Have Qualifications & Skills
- Certification: Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN / LPN) with the provincial licensing body.
- Bilingualism: High fluency in both French and English with strong verbal and written communication skills. (Our clientele is predominantly French-speaking).
- Autonomy & Organization: Demonstrated initiative strong organizational skills and the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
- Collaboration: A strong team spirit and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an emergency department walk-in clinic or family medicine unit (GMF).
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and patient-facing skills to interact with a diverse clientele.
- Resilience: Strong stress tolerance and the ability to remain calm and efficient in fast-paced or emergency situations.
Team & Clinic Environment
You will be joining a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team including :
- 8 Family Physicians
- 11 Specialists
- Administrative Assistants
- A Social Worker
- A Nutritionist
- A team of three Nurses
Our clinic serves a diverse patient base across all age groups with a particular focus on pediatric and geriatric care.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers\' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
Employment Type: Trainee
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1