Wholistic Clinic Nurse Care Coordinator

WNHAC; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Job summary

WNHAC Clinic in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Clinic Nurse/Care Coordinator to join an interprofessional team delivering holistic primary care. The role reports to an Interprofessional Team Manager and supports coordination of client care within an Indigenous organization.

The nurse will perform nursing assessment and treatment, vaccine administration, immunization documentation, care coordination, and participate in organizational activities. Travel and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Willingness to work to a full scope including performing delegated acts through medical directives.
• Knowledge of provincial immunization schedule and experience with the administration of vaccines an asset.
• Training and experience in venipuncture procedures and wound care an asset.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to work within a wholistic care model; able to work independently and be an effective team member.
• Experience working in an Indigenous organization and ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin a definite asset.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Valid drivers’ license and own vehicle required; copy of current drivers’ abstract required.
• Current criminal records check required.
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to the job.
• Positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model.
• Proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessment, nursing diagnosis, and treatment within the nursing scope of practice, including but not limited to assessing episodic issues, support for well-baby exams, chronic disease monitoring, wound care, immunizations, medication administration, non-emergent triage, and client education.
• Engage in expanded clinical practice through approved training and competency development, practicing under established medical directives or clinical protocols. This may include cervical cancer screening and smoking cessation interventions (e.g., STOP program).
• Collaborate with professional team members to ensure comprehensive wholistic care for clients, making referrals and seeking and/or providing consulting support as appropriate.
• Support to the primary care providers with various care coordination tasks to ensure timely review of incoming diagnostics and consults, monitoring and coordination of age-related screenings, completion of health assessment forms, and facilitating the communication of non-critical information to the client.
• Support the client intake process through completion of medical history data entry into CPP, including immunization records.
• Collaboration with the Occupational Health & Safety Specialist (OHSS) to deliver seasonal vaccine clinics.
• Maintain current and accurate medical records, reports and other documentation to ensure comprehensive, consistent care and services, and to meet all accountability requirements.
• Active participation in organizational teams and committees.
• Other duties as required. In extenuating situations or in the event of an emergency, may be redeployed to ensure provision of essential services.

Skills

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Documentation

Education

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) license

Job description

WNHAC Clinic in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Clinic Nurse/Care Coordinator to join an interprofessional team delivering holistic primary care. The role reports to an Interprofessional Team Manager and supports coordination of client care within an Indigenous organization.

The nurse will perform nursing assessment and treatment, vaccine administration, immunization documentation, care coordination, and participate in organizational activities. Travel and a valid driver’s license are required.