Term: Full-time
Schedule: Must be able to work evenings and weekends
Wage: $25.00/hour
Work Location: In person

Position Summary/Overview:

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will facilitate and provide care to patients during their clinical visit with a family physician, specialist or walk-in physician.

The RPN will function within the job description of a Registered Practical Nurse and in accordance with the College of Nurses Standards of Nursing Practice for Registered Practical Nurses.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all medical tasks delegated by the attending physician.
• Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; Calls for assistance from health care support personnel, if required.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient records.
• Take all patient vitals and history Maintain patient information electronically

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• Current Registration Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Must demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of general medicine.
• Must demonstrate the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with health professionals and patients.
• Must possess the ability to function effectively in a clinical setting.
• Must be reliable, dependable and flexible.
• Good attendance record.

License/Certification:

• LPN/RPN required

Experience:

• One-year experience with ACCURO EMR preferred.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative/self-management, accountability, flexibility and adaptability.
• Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications and ability to research on the Internet.
• Good leadership skills and interpersonal and communication skills, including written, to work within a diverse community and ability to deal empathetically with patients, family members, etc., to contribute to their well-being.
• Ability to work effectively independently or as a part of a multidisciplinary health care team.

With the position in the subject line, email resume to: jessica@thompsonmedical.ca