PROGRAM AREA: Primary Health
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Relief
HOURS/WEEK: Hours as needed
Our Vision
A community without barriers to health and wellbeing.
Our Mission
We reduce health inequities by providing inter-professional primary health services and community programs, focused on our priority populations, in collaboration with community partners.
Our Values
Innovation, Accountability, Person-Centered, Health Promotion, Excellence, Sustainability, Accessibility.
Are you passionate about the Guelph CHC's Vision, Mission and Values and working with our priority populations who are: homeless or at risk of homelessness, low income, newcomers to Canada with language barriers, moderate to severe mental health and/or addiction issues, moderate to severe disabilities, without access to primary care, aboriginal communities, including First Nations, Inuit and Metis, LGBTQ+ populations, other marginalized groups, and vulnerable children and their families experiencing violence, family conflict, social isolation and attachment struggles? If you are passionate about Guelph CHC's Vision, Mission, Values and priority populations and meet the below qualifications, we want to hear from you!
The Relief Registered Practical Nurse maintains the smooth and efficient flow of patients through their appointments by receiving patients, assigning them to exam rooms, undertaking prescribed intake procedures, and assisting the practitioners, as requested. In addition, they help maintain the efficiency of the clinic by ensuring an adequate supply of common medications, medical supplies and sterilized equipment is on hand at all times.
Basic Responsibilities:
Works as part of the primary health care team
Works at the top of scope of RPN practice
Demonstrates safe, quality practice
Maintains smooth and efficient flow of patients through their appointments
Provides safe administration of medications and immunizations, venipuncture, disinfection/sterilization of equipment and environment, client education and assists practitioners as requested.
Triage clients to prioritize urgent needs
Ensures adequate supply of common medications and medical supplies
Perform phlebotomy and collection of other specimens for testing
Required Qualifications:
Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the CNO
Completed current medication course
Thorough knowledge and proficiency in current nursing principles and practices
3-5 years broad-based practical nursing experience - a community primary health care setting desired
Treat each client with compassion, dignity and respect even in the face of challenging situations
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care
Computer proficiency with electronic charting
If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume and cover letter, outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements.
Please visit our website at www.guelphchc.ca and apply using the online application tool.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from equity-deserving groups and priority populations. We thank, in advance, those who apply, but will contact only those who qualify for interviews.
If at any stage in the selection process you require special accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.
We require that all finalist applicants undergo a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen through their local Police Services Branch prior to start date.
