Registered Practical Nurse Internal Posting

GCHC • Guelph/Eramosa, ON

8d • CA$27 - CA$32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Practical Nurse maintains the smooth and efficient flow of patients through their appointments by receiving patients, assigning them to exam rooms, undertaking prescribed intake procedures, and assisting the practitioners, as requested. In addition, they help maintain the efficiency of the clinic by ensuring an adequate supply of common medications, medical supplies and sterilized equipment is on hand at all times.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the CNO
• Completed current medication course
• Thorough knowledge and proficiency in current nursing principles and practices
• 3-5 years broad-based practical nursing experience - a community primary health care setting desired
• Treat each client with compassion, dignity and respect even in the face of challenging situations
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care
• Computer proficiency with electronic charting
• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen

Responsibilities

• Works as part of the primary health care team
• Works at the top of scope of RPN practice
• Demonstrates safe, quality practice
• Maintains smooth and efficient flow of patients through their appointments
• Provides safe administration of medications and immunizations, venipuncture, disinfection/sterilization of equipment and environment, client education and assists practitioners as requested.
• Triage clients to prioritize urgent needs
• Ensures adequate supply of common medications and medical supplies
• Perform phlebotomy and collection of other specimens for testing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree