Clinic RN

Gilbert Centre•Barrie, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Gilbert Centre is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their HIV and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Clinic Team. The RN will provide front-line nursing, outreach, testing, and health promotion to clients living with or at risk of contracting HCV and HIV. This role involves working with an interdisciplinary team to support individuals marginalized by poverty, substance use, mental health, and houselessness. The RN will support individuals across the continuum of care, from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and disease management, using a harm reduction and trauma-informed approach. High client engagement is essential for successful Hepatitis C and HIV treatment. The Clinic Nurse works as part of a multidisciplinary team, supported by a Nurse Practitioner, Care Coordinators, Linkage to Care, and a Clinic Support Worker. The successful candidate will act with professionalism and courtesy, demonstrating knowledge and valuing the client's life situation.

Requirements

Current registration as a Registered Nurse and membership in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario with no restrictions to practice.
Current RNAO membership with malpractice insurance.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Vaccines up to date (including COVID primary series).
Minimum of 3 years of combined nursing experience in the past 5 years in primary care, urgent care, or emergency care.
Demonstrates an understanding of HCV and HIV knowledge, including prevention, transmission, management, and U=U principles.
Familiar with reporting reportable diseases to public health and case management.
Experience administering routine vaccines and familiarity with high-risk vaccine schedule.
Demonstrated expertise in medical laboratory procedures, such as phlebotomy skills or willingness to learn.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of infection prevention and control practices and procedures.
Ability to work with diverse communities with respect, sensitivity, creativity, innovation, cultural understanding, non-judgement and facilitation skills.
Experience and comfort working with people who have mental health conditions, addictions, and who are living in poverty or incarcerated is required.
Familiarity with harm reduction philosophy and principles and trauma-informed care.
Strong computer skills, including the use of MS Office Products and Accuro EMR.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout Simcoe/Muskoka for work related duties.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must provide a police vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Public health experience is considered an asset.
Two years of experience could be considered if the candidate demonstrates exceptional equivalent experience in primary care, urgent care, or emergency care (e.g., experience working in nursing stations in northern Indigenous communities).
Training in behaviour de-escalation or willingness to learn preferred.
Experience in wound care is an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care nursing assessments, including analysis of health behaviors related to lifestyle and culture, review of client's medical history, physical assessments, and nursing diagnosis.
Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the client.
Work independently under medical directives to screen for HCV, HIV, and other STBBIs, provide test results, order pre- and post-treatment workup, and administer vaccines.
Triage and consult with Nurse Practitioner as needed.
Liaise virtual appointments between the patient and Nurse Practitioner.
Maintain schedule for HIV and HCV patient follow-up.
Provide health teaching and harm reduction strategies to prevent HCV, HIV, and other STBBIs.
Collect bloodwork and process for lab pickup and complete POCTs under medical directives.
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Meet clients in their own space, such as their home or a shelter, if considered more conducive to treatment.
Maintain complete and accurate records in accordance with CNO and Organization's policies.
Ensure adherence to the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Code of Conduct and practice standards.
Manage professionalism concerns or complaints in accordance with CNO guidelines.
Actively participate in the performance appraisal process, including self-evaluation.
Identify, report, and participate in the debriefing of client safety incidents, good catches, occupational health and safety incidents, and near misses.
Ensure compliance with all reporting obligations related to incidents, client safety, and professional conduct.
Participate in peer chart audit reviews to ensure CNO standards are met.
Lead clinical flow, mentor RPN and clinic support staff, and ensure the safe delegation of controlled acts.
Review HIV patient referrals and triage intakes based on urgency.
Provide day-to-day clinical oversight, mentorship, and consultation to RPN(s) and other clinic staff.
Review client assessments, documentation, and follow-up plans to ensure clinical appropriateness and adherence to CNO standards.
Assist in prioritizing urgent or complex cases.
Support implementation and adherence to organizational infection prevention and control (IPAC) standards.
Assist in vaccine management, including ordering and daily temperature checks.
Manage clinic inventory and order supplies as needed.
Complete quality control of medical devices, such as POC glucose meter.
Participate in team and organization-wide meetings and committees, initiatives, and events.
Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the program, including quality improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with other programs to foster an integrated, interprofessional care model.
Act as a consultant and resource to the leadership team, as well as clinical and non-clinical staff.
Build and maintain partnerships through outreach and pop-up clinics.
Engage constructively and effectively with community partner agencies.
Organize outreach Hepatitis C screening and treatment clinics in the community.
Lead HCV Education Testing Events at correctional facilities.