Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Noojmowin Teg Health Centre; Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Noojmowin Teg Health Centre in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to support physician and NP clinics across seven First Nation community sites. The RPN will provide linkages, perform assessments, education, preventive care, and holistic support within their scope of practice.

You will triage, input diagnostics into EMR, assist with immunizations, coordinate with reception and external providers, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance client care.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• 1–3 years of health care experience.
• CPR Level C and First Aid Certification.
• Valid Class G driver’s license with access to a vehicle.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support.
• Provide one-on-one education to clients as directed.
• Triage patients on arrival, including taking history and vital signs.
• Inputs diagnostic testing, consults and referrals into EMR.
• Review all address, demographic and allergy deficiencies in the chart for accuracy.
• Immunizations as directed.
• Provide skill training to clients on self-care.
• Assess the clinical, dietary and educational needs of clients.
• Medication reconciliation.
• Complete client medical records in EMR accurately and timely.
• Assist with education and treatment services evaluation.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and place orders to refill as required.
• Engage in professional development to maintain current skills.
• Network with partner agencies to improve practices.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (Ontario) – Registration in good standing

CPR Level C and First Aid Certification

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Summary

To support Physician and Nurse Practitioner (NP) clinics provided by the organization, located at the First Nation Health Clinics. The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will provide linkages and communicate with community reception, booking clerks and other external primary care providers as follow up and to ensure client receive wholistic care. The RPN delivers supportive care with an emphasis on assessment, education, prevention, maintenance, and restoration of health for clients of all generations while working within their scope of practice.

Job Duties

• Provide clinical support
• Provide one-on-one education to clients as directed
• Triage patients on arrival – this includes a history and vital signs
• Works within scope to provide support as directed by Physician(s) and Nurse Practitioner(s)
• Inputs diagnostic testing, consults and referrals into EMR
• Review all address, demographic and allergy deficiencies in the chart for accuracy.
• Immunizations as directed
• Provide skill training to clients on self-care
• Assess the clinical, dietary and educational needs of clients
• Medication Reconciliation
• Assist with vaccine clinics as needed
• Complete client medical records within the electronic medical records (EMR) database in an accurate and timely manner
• Perform administrative duties in support of the organization’s goals and objectives
• Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of education and treatment services
• Maintain inventory of supplies and place orders to refill inventory as required
• Assist with the development and evaluation of policies, protocols, procedures and advanced directives to improve client care and/or to promote efficient utilization of resources
• Provide a safe and healthy environment for clients, and clinicians by ensuring the health and safety policies are followed
• To be culturally sensitive and respectful to the indigenous population served.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Engage in professional development to maintain current skills and knowledge regarding the scope of the position
• Assist in the development and implementation of the organization’s quality improvement initiatives
• Network with partner agencies to improve practices, enhance services and move forward shared initiatives relevant to the position
• Set up and assist with OTN access
• Assist with Diabetes Foot Care as required

Requirements

• Mandatory
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• One to three years experience in a health care setting
• Current CPR Level C and First Aid Certification
• Valid Class G driver’s license and have access to a vehicle
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
• Preferred
• Experience working in First Nation communities
• Experience working within an electronic medical record system
• Knowledge
• Knowledge of the First Nation communities of Manitoulin Island
• Knowledge of the service providers within the Manitoulin Island catchment area
• Knowledge of First Nation health issues
• Understanding and sensitivity for the Anishinaabe culture
• Skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Skilled in interpersonal relations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability
• Strong ability to prioritize, plan, organize and schedule
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is an asset

Work Conditions

• Potential exposure to biohazards and infectious diseases
• Frequent exposure to equipment use and treatment related risks, i.e. injections, treatments, scalpel blades/other sharps
• Frequent long-distance travel required
• Frequent sitting required
• Services are delivered within seven First Nation clinics and on-site