Registered Nurse - Summerville Family Health Team (Mississauga)

Job Description

Position Overview:
Operating within their full scope of practice, the Registered Nurse (RN) works within a multidisciplinary setting assessing patients’ complete health care needs (physical, emotional, psychological, and mental) and provides care to our patients by treating minor episodic illnesses, injuries and stabilized chronic illnesses. 
 

Responsibilities:

• Observes and records vital and biometric measurements as well as outcomes; 
• Triages patients according to acuity;
• Executes physicians’ orders accordingly and assists with minor procedures;
• Performs various clinical procedures such as suture removal, skin and wound dressing, TB testing, wart treatment, ear syringing, etc.;
• Administers various vaccines in different ages and other injections (B12, Prolia, Testosterone and Anti-psychotic drugs);
• Nasopharyngeal swabbing for COVID-19 
• Partners and works collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team;
• Maintains accurate, concise and confidential EMR documentation;
• Ensures immunization inventory is monitored and ordered regularly;
• Ensures immunizations are current and educates patients as to their need and any possible side-effects;
• Maintains the INR monitoring and management system as per guidelines;
• Ensures adequate supplies and equipment are available for daily patient care and emergency situations;
• Sterilizes equipment for minor surgical procedures;
• Completes all appropriate forms as required;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Currently registered in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the nursing profession
• Excellent patient assessment and triaging skills
• A minimum of 2 years working experience in a primary care setting
• Excellent communication skills
• Compassionate and sensitivity to patient needs and confidentiality/privacy is a must
• Problem solving skills, ability to use sound judgement
• Interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and discretion, excellent telephone manner
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks
• Organized, accurate and detail-oriented
• Trained in Electronic Medical Records, Accuro is an asset 
• Able to work flexible hours in order to meet patient and physician needs which may include evenings.