Nurse - Northern Clinic

Salary

Nurse I (RPN)

$37.790 - $55.186 per hour

Nurse II (RN)

$42.644 - $62.274 per hour

Position Type: Two (2) Casual

Posting Type

This job posting is for a vacant position.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary

The Nurse - Northern Clinic will provide direct care to patients within the primary care setting of the Northern Clinic. Patient care will be provided within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) under the CNO regulations for best practice guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

The Nurse - Northern Clinic is directly accountable to the Manager - Northern Clinic.

Qualifications

• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment)
• Current Registration in good standing, as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with CNO.
• Registered Practical Nursing Diploma or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing BScN from an accredited University.
• Minimum two years of clinical experience preferred but not required.
• Current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (BCLS), or willingness to obtain re-certification.
• Ability to communicate in one or more of the Northern First Nation dialects is an asset.
• Proficiency in a Windows environment and working knowledge or experience with patient care databases (EMR, OSCAR and Meditech) an asset.
• Ability to perform the requirement of this position on a regular basis.

Roles and Responsibilities

• 1.
• Assessment and provision of quality patient care under the CNO Best Practice guidelines and standards.
• 2.
• Document all pertinent patient history, treatments, and progress in a timely manner.
• 3.
• Provide quality care to all individuals while placing an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention.
• 4.
• Maintain a safe and effective care environment for medical staff and patients.
• 5.
• Document effectively and efficiently within the EMR, while maintaining strict confidentially under PHIPPA.
• 6.
• Collaborate, and communicate efficiently with the medical team and interdisciplinary staff members to facilitate appropriate provisions of primary care.
• 7.
• Maintaining up to date evidence-based practice and ensure best practice guidelines utilized.
• 8.
• Participation in self-directed learning to ensure that practice remains relevant, along with continued education whereas possible.
• 9.
• Adaptation to the changing environment and supporting patients' individual health needs.
• 10.
• Maintaining adequate inventory of medical supplies, re-ordering and stocking as necessary.
• 11.
• Assisting Medial providers (MD/NP) to perform medical procedures.
• 12.
• Ability to work independently and to assess/monitor client's level of care and arrange transfer to other areas as required- urgent/emergency responsiveness.
• 13.
• Arrange transportation and accommodations as necessary within the organization(SLFNHA) 14.
• Performing additional procedures in clinical setting (Catheter care, wound care, staple/suture removal, ECG, Urinalysis) 15.
• Set-up, and oversight of specialty clinics, and providing one to one Specialist support as needed.
• 16.
• Provide ongoing input towards further development of the Northern Clinic practice.
• 17.
• Other duties as assigned

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application.