Registered Nurse - Burk's Falls Family Health Team (Burk's Falls)

Job Description

The Burk’s Falls Family Health Team (BFFHT) is located 30 minutes north of Huntsville in the beautiful Almaguin Highlands. Our team is comprised of nurses, physicians, a nurse practitioner, a social worker, a health promoter and an administrative team. We are focused on improving access to comprehensive, patient-centered primary health care to over 4200 residents across our region. The BFFHT is currently searching for a: 

Nurse – Temporary (12-month contract)

We have an urgent need for a Registered Nurse to work in a team based environment providing patient care in collaboration with primary care providers. This is a full-time temporary position working Monday to Friday.

Position responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Direct patient care including patient assessment and history, immunizations, well baby checks, pre-natal care, diabetes management, hypertension management, Coumadin monitoring, wound care, and assisting with procedures
• On-site and telephone triage and follow up
• System navigation assistance; arrange appropriate follow-up, appointments, referrals and investigations 
• Chart and communicate with the team within the EMR (Accuro) system
• Various administrative duties including ordering vaccines, monitoring vaccine storage, ordering clinical supplies, and sterilization of equipment

Education, Qualification and Skills 

• Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario 
• Evidence of strong clinical skill sets 
• Valid CPR/AED certification 
• Previous experience in a primary care setting an asset
• Recent experience with Electronic Medical Record systems 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Job Requirements 

• Must adhere to all BFFHT Policies and Procedures 
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada 
• Criminal records check is required