RN - Primary Care - 4 New Positions

PEFHT; Belleville, Quinte West; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

HOOPP defined benefit pension plan

Health and dental plans

Paid vacation, sick and personal time

Job summary

PEFHT is seeking a licensed Nurse to join the Belleville Physicians FHO in Hastings Prince Edward. The role involves collaborating with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other health professionals to deliver patient-centered primary care.

The successful candidate will provide nursing services, perform assessments, take vital signs, administer medications, and contribute to care planning. Evening shifts and home visits may be required; CNO registration and ACLS/BCLS with AED training are

Qualifications

• Nursing degree with current CNO registration.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• ACLS and BCLS certification with AED training.
• Experience in primary care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services within defined scope to patients based on assessments and treatment plans.
• Take vital signs, perform sterile dressings, ensure infection control, monitor nutrition, and collect specimens.
• Administer medications and observe therapeutic effects.
• Monitor progress and consult with the health care team.
• Coordinate follow-up and patient communication.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Patient care

Verbal/written skills

ACLS/BCLS with AED

Evening availability

Home visits willingness

EMR proficiency

Education

Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR system

Computer proficiency

Job description

Join a growing and dynamic team in Hastings Prince Edward, specifically working within the Belleville Physicians FHO.

The Role

The Nurse works in collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other independent health professionals to provide patient-centred, quality primary health care services. Within the context of a patient-centred care model, and working within a multidisciplinary, inter-organizational team, the Nurse will:

• Provide nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patients' assessments and treatment plans;
• Perform nursing interventions such as taking blood pressure and other vital signs, applying aseptic techniques such as sterile dressings, ensuring infection control, monitoring nutritional intake and conducting specimen collection;
• Administer medication and observe and document therapeutic effects;
• Monitor patients' progress, evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and consult with appropriate members of the health care team;
• Call patients for follow up and communication and review
• Maintain effective communication with all team members;
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings regarding planning, implementation and revision of patient care programs;
• Optimize patient safety;
• Maintain clear and concise patient care records in EMR
• Assisting other team members when needed

Must Haves

• Graduate with Degree in Nursing
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current membership with the RNAO
• Previous related experience in a primary care setting is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, as well as to work independently.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Certification: ACLS, BCLS for Healthcare Providers with AED Training.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and electronic medical charting.
• Available to work evenings.
• Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, willingness to provide home visits.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Record Check

We offer

• An environment that supports work-life balance.
• A team that strives for professionalism, respect, and compassion, and values team members as whole persons.
• The opportunity to be part of meaningful work that makes a difference in the community.
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time.
• A defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP) and company paid health and dental plans.

Deadline to Apply: Posted until filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

PEFHT is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.