Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)- Timmins Academic Family Health Team

Job Description:

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Part Time Permanent (1.0FTE, 37.50 hours per week)
Hourly Rate: $24.69 - $27.26

The RPN is part of the interdisciplinary team, assists in the healthcare functions and participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the services. This position is located in Timmins, ON, and the position works in the office on site.

Primary Responsibilities

• Strong physical assessment skills to support patients during appointments.
• Coordinate and book appointments with patients, and primary care providers.
• Support patients during appointments.
• Advocate for patients as warranted, and facilitate connections between patients and community supports.
• Maintain clinical records and documents, patient assessment findings, goals, treatment plans and interventions in accordance with the
• TAFHT policies and procedures and as per guidelines established by the College of Nurses.
• Protects patient confidentiality in accordance with legislation, TAFHT policies and standards established by the College of Nurses.
• Collect and report statistical data required.

Education, Qualification and Skills 

• Current registration, and in good standing, as a RPN with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Proficiency in the use of computer programs, Microsoft Office and Practice Solutions EMR preferred.
• Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. 
• Experience with health teaching with diverse backgrounds, triage and following best practices and organizational guidelines.
• Able to prioritize workload, problem solve and critical thinking, strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and/or in a team environment. 
• Flexible and able to adapt to a changing fast paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingualism in French and English communication, spoken and written considered an asset.

Additional Job Requirements

• Must adhere to all TAFHT Policies and Procedures.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination and an Immunization Record.
• Current Ontario Driver’s License.

The above responsibilities are not to be considered all inclusive; and may be assigned other related duties in the interest of efficient operations of the Family Health Team.

This position reports directly to the Executive Director. The location of this position could be the Administration, Algonquin West, 101 Mall, Algonquin East or Third Avenue site. The employer reserves the right to modify the location/site. This position is a bargaining unit position, represented by OPSEU/SEFPO.