Registered Nurse (RN) - Burlington Family Health Team (Burlington)

Job Description:

Position: Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Type: Full-Time Contract

Reporting to: Executive Director 

Closing Date: July 15, 2024

The Burlington Family Health Team (BFHT) provides team-based primary care and programing and we are expanding our programs in Burlington with a focus on improving access to interdisciplinary primary care. We seek to hire an enthusiastic and skilled Registered Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate is an intuitive, adaptable, self-directed health professional with a passion for primary care and a strong commitment to providing and improving team-based patient care in the community.
 

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) will deliver clinical and educational services in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the policies and procedures of the BFHT. As a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, the RN will provide assessment and intervention to a variety of patient populations including seniors and populations experiencing/at risk of acute and chronic health conditions. The RN will also provide health education with a focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease self-management, for both groups and individuals. 
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Work within the nursing scope of practice and follow the college standards for consent, assessment, intervention and documentation
• Perform nursing assessments including chart reviews, MMSE/MoCA and other related geriatric screening 
• Collaborate with members of the interprofessional primary care team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care to support comprehensive interdisciplinary approaches to patient care and education 
• Deliver group and community-wide education that focuses on health promotion, illness prevention and self-management
• Communicate effectively with patients and/or family members in the provision of care and education
• Maintain complete and accurate patient records, utilizing the Telus Collaborative Health Record (CHR) 
• Actively participate in program planning, evaluation, quality improvement, reporting and other BFHT initiatives as required 
• Connect and build relationships with community partners
• Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development activities 
• Safeguard client records and assure confidentiality of client information in compliance with PHIPA
   

Qualifications and Experience:

• 4-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess professional liability insurance
• Minimum 2-3 years in a community based or clinical health service organization
• Current CPR Certification 
• Training or experience in the care of the elderly, chronic disease and caregiver teaching/support
• Demonstrate a high level of autonomy and expert clinical skills in assessment, intervention and evaluation for a wide variety of issues commonly seen in primary care
• A good understanding of nursing interventions for chronic disease management and evidence-based nursing best practices
• Demonstrated ability to assist patients and family members with concern and empathy, respecting their confidentiality and privacy and communicating in a courteous and respectful manner
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability 
• Ability to work well independently and work effectively within an interdisciplinary health care team, provide nursing leadership and maintain excellent working relationships
• Proven experience in group facilitation and adult education modalities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of and adherence to the Personal Health Information Privacy Act 
• Respects and values the diversity of communities and individuals and able to integrate equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles and anti-oppressive practices to improve access to care
• Background check, including vulnerable sector check is required. 
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle as outreach in the community and home visits are required
• The ability to offer services in a second language is an asset 
   

Work Location:

The work environment for this position involves providing in-person services in a variety of community settings. Occasional weekend and/or evening coverage may be required. 
 

Why Join Our Team:

We offer a competitive compensation package, including HOOPP pension. We are a dynamic and innovative team focused on supporting our community and our multi-disciplinary approach to care offers cross-collaboration and enhanced opportunities for learning. We offer a culture that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive, we have a strong health and safety focus and are committed to supporting a work/life balance for our team members.