Summerville Family Health Team Registered Nurse

Job Description

Position Overview:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is an integral part of our interdisciplinary team and vital to the health and well-being of the community we serve by providing a range of primary care services to individuals of all ages. Operating within their full scope of practice, the Registered Nurse provides patient care and supports the delivery of programs by focusing on the identification, provision and management of resources and self-management strategies to improve patient health. The Registered Nurse also participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of chronic disease prevention and management programs including education, counseling, and self-management. The RN also participates in priority Quality Improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:
•Provide comprehensive and excellent health care to patients in accordance with standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario, SFHT guidelines and in collaboration with other SFHT providers in a patient-centred manner by providing immunizations, injections, minor procedures, wound care, triaging and supporting patients in treating minor episodic illnesses and injuries and stabilized chronic illnesses, working under medical directives as necessary;
•Maintains accurate, concise and confidential EMR documentation pertaining to patient history which includes encounter data and preventative care promotion;
•Provides individual or group patient education and contributes to the development, implementation and/or evaluation of programs offered at SFHT that address prevention or management of chronic illness.

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 to meet patient and physician needs which may include evenings