Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Sharbot Lake Family Health Team
The Sharbot Lake Family Health Team (SLFHT) is excited to recruit a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join our growing team. This is a newly created position and represents an exciting opportunity to help expand services and improve access to care for patients in our rural community.
Working collaboratively with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals, the RPN will support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred primary care services while promoting health, preventing illness, and improving patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Support
- Perform clinical procedures including phlebotomy, vital signs, height and weight measurements, vision screening, electrocardiograms (ECGs), and other assessments within the RPN scope of practice
- Administer immunizations, injections, and treatments as prescribed and in accordance with organizational policies and professional standards
- Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and follow-up care as required
- Participate in health promotion initiatives and preventative care programs offered through the Family Health Team
Care Coordination and Communication
- Triage patient inquiries and direct concerns appropriately
- Communicate test results and provider instructions to patients as directed
- Coordinate and support follow-up activities to ensure continuity of care
- Work collaboratively with internal team members and external health care providers to support patient care
Clinic Operations
- Ensure examination and treatment rooms are appropriately stocked and maintained
- Support infection prevention and control practices, including sterilization and cleaning procedures
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Participate in quality improvement activities and support data collection as required
Qualifications
Required
- Diploma in Practical Nursing from an accredited college
- Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Preferred
- One to three years of nursing experience in primary care or a related setting
- Experience with phlebotomy, immunizations, injections, ECGs, and chronic disease management
- Experience using electronic medical record systems
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong clinical assessment and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment
- Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Position Details
Position Title: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Status: Full-Time Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, generally Monday to Friday between hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Salary: $28.56 per hour ($55,686 annually)
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package valued at 22.5% of salary
Location: Sharbot Lake Family Health Team, Sharbot Lake, Ontario
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications and experience.
Applications should be directed to:
Elizabeth Bigelow
Executive Director
Sharbot Lake Family Health Team
1005 Medical Centre Road
Sharbot Lake, ON
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Sharbot Lake Family Health Team is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Pay: From $28.56 per hour
Work Location: In person
