Clinical Operations
Full-time
Position Title: Bilingual Registered Practical Nurse
Division: ByWard Clinic Management (BCM)
Job Status: Full-Time (Permanent)
Job Reports To: Nurse Team Lead
Hourly Rate: $26.17 – $35.55 ($51,025 – $69,319)
Location: 316 Rideau, Ottawa
ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION
ByWard Clinic Management (BCM) operates a busy clinic and offers a comprehensive range of primary and specialized health care services to patients registered with a family physician. We are committed to delivering timely, quality, and collaborative assessment, treatment, and health promotion, in a supportive and caring environment that is open and transparent to social, ethnic, and income factors.
JOB SUMMARY
The nurse works in partnership with the family physicians and other members of the health care team to provide comprehensive primary health care to our patient population according to established standards and practices. The nurse focuses on providing assessment, screening, healthy lifestyle support, education and chronic disease management with a goal of improving health outcomes and facilitating access to services.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Triage and assess clients to identify appropriate nursing interventions.
- Assess the immunization status of all patients and ensure immunizations are current.
- Document accurate and pertinent patient information in a timely manner, including maintaining a comprehensive health summary or patient profile.
- Provide and co-ordinate screening for health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, cancer screening, cardiovascular health, mental health, cognitive function and osteoporosis.
- Utilize all health-care encounters as an opportunity to identify educational needs and provide health education (e.g., immunizations, screening, health lifestyle)
- Monitor and maintain infection control practices according to established standards.
- Advance primary care nursing through participation in professional development and practice development activities, mentoring students, orientating staff and participating in quality assurance initiatives.
- Perform first-aid treatment on emergency cases; make the initial assessment and direct client to physician or nurse practitioner according to the degree of urgency.
- Assist and/or perform medical procedures (e.g. ear irrigation, immunization, allergy shots, injections, IV therapy, dressing, suture removal, etc.) according to standards of practice.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current membership with the RNAO
- Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
- Bilingual (French and English)
- Computer literacy: MS Word, Outlook, EMR and Internet.
- The ability to plan, organize and prioritize, and foster a work environment conducive to the well-being of patients and staff.
- Effective organizational, critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Effective communication skills and ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with team members and patients.
- Minimum of one year of experience working in a family practice, community or primary care setting
ACCOUNTABILITY
Staff are expected to work in a professional manner, demonstrating above average qualities such as courtesy, tact, and judgment with respect to patients, fellow colleagues, and professionals. All staff are expected to work in parallel with the organization’s confidentiality agreement. As a member of our team, you are responsible for bringing issues that affect the smooth operation of the organization, to the attention of your immediate supervisor. It is your responsibility to be up to date with all organizational communication.
RELATIONSHIPS CONTACTS (with whom the incumbent comes into regular contact)
Internally: Successful relationships with administration and management within all divisions.
Externally: Successful relationships with patients, representatives, and other clients that present themselves via telephone or in writing. There are no supervisory responsibilities related to this role.
REPORTING STRUCTURE (To whom the incumbent reports to for different aspects of their job). The incumbent reports to the Nurse Team Lead.
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:
- A dynamic work environment for those who thrive in a fast-paced setting
- Excellent medical and dental benefit plan after a qualifying period
- Competitive wage based on level of experience
- Premium wage when working evenings and weekends
- Collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to learn and grow in your career
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- The clinics are open between 8am-8pm Monday to Friday and from 9am-12pm on weekends. Must be available to work various shifts between those times.
CLOSING DATE: Until the position is filled
Please apply online. We thank all applicants for applying; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
NOTE: ByWard Family Health Team is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] and specify the nature of your accommodation request.
