Registered Practical Nurse - CLI01-25

Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre; Couchiching; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health access centre in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to provide essential nursing care in a primary care setting. The role involves supporting health assessments and delivering services as per established directives. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a current RPN license, and a commitment to ethics and privacy.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic medical records considered an asset.
• Ability to speak Ojibway and experience with Aboriginal people is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the scope of an RPN in a primary care clinic.
• Support Primary Care Providers with health assessments prior to patient appointments.

Skills

Communication

Morals and Ethics

Education

Current Ontario RPN License

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Reporting to the Clinic Manager, the Registered Practical Nurse will provide nursing care within the scope of an RPN working in a primary care clinic. The Registered Practical Nurse supports Primary Care Providers with health assessments prior to patient appointments as well as delivery of services as outlined in established Medical Directives.

Qualifications:

• Current Ontario RPN License and in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario
• Experience working with electronic medical records considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong morals and ethics, along with commitment to privacy.
• Demonstrates ability to assist patients with concerns communicating in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Clean Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check, Driver’s Abstract and proof of COVID-19 vaccination required.
• Ability to speak Ojibway and prior experience in working with Aboriginal people, a definite asset.
• Experience and understanding of local Indigenous communities and culture within the Southern Region of Treaty #3.
• First Nations, Inuit or Métis candidates are encouraged to apply. Please self-identify.

A complete Job Description is available by contacting the Human Resources Department at 274-3131.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a covering letter referencing the competition number, resume, 3 work related references (one must be from a current or most recent supervisor) and written authorization to contact references.