Registered Practical Nurse - IHS

Alliance; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allianceon is hiring an RPN to deliver high-quality community health nursing within an interdisciplinary team. You will promote client health, reprocess equipment, and maintain infection control in a community setting.

Requirements include RPN registration in Ontario or eligibility, plus 3 years of related nursing experience. Fluency in English and French is expected to support diverse clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Possession of, or eligibility for, registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Certification in Reprocessing Medical Equipment is required.
• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience related to the practice area.

Responsibilities

• Provide care within an interdisciplinary primary care team and community setting.
• Maintain infection prevention and control practices per provincial standards.
• Reprocess medical equipment and ensure rooms are clean and ready.
• Monitor stock levels and manage supplies as needed.
• Accurate charting and documentation of patient care.
• Communicate effectively in both official languages with clients and team.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Harm reduction

Bilingual English/French

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization & triage

Problem-solving

Education

RPN registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Eligibility for registration with COLN

Certification in Reprocessing Medical Equipment

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EMR systems

Electronic record keeping tools

Job description

Is Artificial Intelligence used for screening or assessment of candidates Yes No

We are a nonprofit, multi-service community health centre that has played an active role in the community since 1969.

We offer a full range of community services delivered by a diverse team of professionals.

Our team includes doctors, nurses, social workers, counsellors, dietitians, community developers, health promoters, and outreach workers.

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) works within their scope of practice to preserve and promote the health of clients in the community served by CCHC. Applying nursing knowledge and skills in accordance with professional standards and guidelines, the RPN provides care to individuals, families and groups as part of an interdisciplinary primary care team. The role embraces a client-centered, trauma-informed and harm reduction approach, recognizing the impact of social determinants of health throughout a person’s life. The RPN also monitors and maintains infection prevention and control practices in accordance with provincial standards, ensures the daily cleanliness and readiness of examination rooms, performs reprocessing medical instruments in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines, and maintains appropriate stock levels.

Possession of, or eligibility for, registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Eligible for membership with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario.

Certification in Reprocessing Medical Equipment.

Minimum of 3 years of recent nursing experience related to the area of practice.

Medical Equipment Reprocessing experience in a hospital setting.

Strong clinical assessment skills.

Knowledge of medical equipment reprocessing.

Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team.

Knowledge of health promotion principles.

Ability to apply trauma-informed and harm reduction concepts and philosophy.

Demonstrated understanding of the health system and ability to provide guidance in navigating same.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and triage tasks and responsibilities effectively, including the flexibility to address unanticipated needs.

Demonstrated capacity to welcome and collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the capacity to establish relationships and manage challenging situations.

Good trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated ability to communicate in both official languages effectively including strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills.

Demonstrated proficiency in accurate charting and documentation.

Demonstrated ability to model “client centred” service delivery.

Proficient with the use of computers and various applications including Microsoft Office Suite, electronic medical records (EMR) and electronic record keeping tools.

Availability to work occasional weekends or evenings.

Other languages are considered an asset.

Bilingual (English/French). (Bilingual requirement will apply based on needs at the time of recruitment