RPN Float Nurse - Couchiching Family Health Team (Orillia)

Job Description:

Position: Registered Practical Nurse – FLOAT NURSE
1.0 FTE, Maternity Leave Contract, No Benefits
Reports To: Manager of Specialized Programs and Services

Position Summary:
As a key member of the Couchiching Family Health Team (CFHT), and an integral part of an interdisciplinary health care team, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will deliver practical nursing care in accordance with CFHT policies and professional practice standards.

Working in collaboration with the extensive CFHT allied health team members, the Registered Practical Nurse will provide support to various CFHT programs and services, including, but not limited to, the unattached care clinic, palliative care, care of older adults, and the system navigation team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, seeking and implementing guidance from specialists, NP’s
  and colleagues regarding individual patient care
• Work with teams and your manager on things such as development of patient materials, scheduling and program development and setting standards for programs
• Work with teams to develop a comprehensive individualized plan of care for patients, which includes teaching and necessary referral to other members of the health care team or community
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills in clinical decision making by the identification, evaluation, and management of the individual needs of patients/families
• Determine the appropriate service or treatment with the appropriate provider
• Involve patients in decisions about their own health
• Handle patient phone calls, provide telephone advice and arrange for follow up
• Prepare monthly reports for the CFHT, Couchiching Ontario Health Team (COHT), and Ontario Health as needed
• Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
• Other duties as required

Team Development:

• Work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Actively participate in staff, team and committee meetings, if appropriate
• Participate in the development, planning and evaluation of treatment, education, counselling and health promotion activities of the CFHT
• Professional Development:
• Maintain and develop professional competence through ongoing professional development
• Fully participate in the Quality Assurance Program of the college of Nurses of Ontario
• Stay current and aware of opportunities to implement new, evidenced based methods of client assessment, treatment and programming
• Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures
• Participate in clinical projects as required

Skills/Knowledge Requirements:

• Leadership, organization, evaluation, time management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional understanding of current, evidence based and best practice guidelines
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to demonstrate decision-making, problem solving and conflict resolution. Flexibility and adaptability are required skills.
• Maintains and upgrades knowledge and skills.
• Proficiency in the use of computer hardware and software, particularly in Microsoft word, excel, outlook and electronic medical records
• Work in compliance with Health and Safety laws adhering to safe work practices and procedures established by the CFHT
• Education/Specific Job Requirements:
• Practical Nursing Diploma required
• Current registration with the CNO
• Current membership with the RPNAO an asset
• Current Basic CPR
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification an asset
• Excellent patient assessment and triaging skills
• Knowledge of Immunization guidelines in Ontario
• Functions independently within scope of practice
• Current Ontario Driver’s License and vehicle insurance
• Police Record/Vulnerable Sector Check
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings when required
• It is a condition of employment that you receive the necessary vaccinations to protect against infection of COVID-19, or any similar infectious diseases, which may be recommended by governmental and public health authorities from time to time

Experience:

• Minimum 1 to 3 years RPN experience in a community and/or Primary Health Care setting with a broad knowledge of health care and local social services