Registered Practical Nurse (Full-Time, Ongoing Contract)

Thames Valley Family Health Team; Amherstburg; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Valley Family Health Team is growing its Primary Care Action Teams and seeks a Registered Practical Nurse to join our network. The role starts in St. Thomas, Ontario, with opportunities across more than 21 sites in four counties.

We value collaboration among physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other professionals, and emphasize health equity and innovation in care delivery. The successful candidate will travel to other locations as needed and undergo background checks.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Interest in and experience delivering group and individual patient education.
• Ability to practice within directives and orders; collaborate with community resources.
• Knowledge of community resources to support primary care; chronic disease models.
• Proficient with EMR systems and computer use.
• Capable of building positive interpersonal relationships and teamwork.
• Willing to travel to other locations as needed; reliable transportation.

Skills

Communication

Group education

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse credential

Tools

EMR experience

Computer skills

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse (Full-Time, Ongoing Contract)

We are GROWING and have new positions available to expand our Primary Care Action Teams. Thames Valley Family Health Team is looking for a Registered Practical Nurse. This position would initially start in St. Thomas, Ontario. TVFHT is one of Ontario's largest and most dynamic family health teams, serving patients across over 21 sites in four counties. Our interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, and other allied professionals work together to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. We are committed to system integration, health equity, and innovation in primary care delivery.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

An interest in and experience facilitating and delivering both group and individual patient education

Ability to provide care in accordance with full scope of practice, established medical directives and direct orders

Knowledge and experience working collaboratively with community resources

Knowledge of community resources to support primary care

Understanding of the Chronic Disease Management and Patient Self-Management Models in Preventative Care

Proficiency in the use of computer and previous experience with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member

• Must have reliable transportation to allow you to travel to other locations to complete your work if needed

Hourly Rate: $28.3716 - $34.5995

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check and medical screening. To be eligible to apply you must have a Social Insurance Number and in some cases a valid work permit.

While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview. Thames Valley Health Team uses an applicant tracking system to distribute job postings; no artificial intelligence is used to screen, assess, or select applicants, and all recruitment decisions are made by people.

Thames Valley Family Health Team is an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, safe, accessible, diverse, and respectful environment for all that is free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to a broad range of cultural, national, and ethnic origins, racial, religious, gender identities and expression, as well as people of all ages, marital/family status, and those with disabilities to apply. Please contact [e-mail] if you require assistance with an accommodation.