Job Posting - Registered Nurse, East End Community Health Centre
Deadline: June 22nd, 2018 at noon
Title: Registered Nurse – Primary Health Care
Hours of work: 2 -3 days per week (Monday and Friday with the occasional Wednesday)
POSITION SUMMARY
As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the registered nurse functions interdependently with other Centre staff to provide shared, client-centered care that emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and client education. The registered nurse provides primary health care within the full scope of practice to clients at all stages of their lives. This position shares care with physicians and nurse practitioners for clients who have complex and/or chronic health conditions. The registered nurse practices according to the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and to guidelines and policies established at East End Community Health Centre.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATED TASKS
- Ensures that standards of client care are maintained according to accepted College of Nurses standards, the Regulated Health Professions Act, and Centre policies
- Assumes primary care nursing role in the areas of acute and chronic disease prevention and management
- Monitors clients with episodic and stable chronic conditions commonly seen in primary health care, consulting with CHC physicians and NPs when issues present that go beyond the RN scope of practice
- Performs telephone triage function to clients as part of the primary care team
- Performs venipuncture, ECGs, and other tests when clinical assistants are not available and as needed
- Makes internal referrals to other East End CHC staff as appropriate, and refers clients to external specialists, hospitals or community resources as appropriate
- Responsible for the clinical assessment of new clients to the Centre
- Assists with the coordination and implementation of quality improvement activities across the clinic
- Integrates health promotion in the realms of lifestyle and nutrition into each interaction with individuals, families or groups through education and counselling
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Professional Requirements
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and certificate of continuing competence
- BSc in Nursing from a recognized university or equivalent education and experience
- Certified Diabetes Educator training is an asset
Knowledge and Skills
- 3-5 years of recent experience in a primary care role in a community setting or a combination of community experience and relevant hospital or public health nursing
- Knowledge and experience of primary care issues and challenges for high risk communities
- Maintains knowledge of current social/health issues, and legislation affecting the practice of nursing
- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Proficiency in the use of computer technology and various software applications
- Strong oral and written communication skills
To learn more about East End CHC, investigate this website.
To apply for this position:
Submit resume by June 22nd, 2018 at noon via e-mail to: jobs@eastendchc.on.ca
Please indicate “Registered Nurse” in subject line. Anticipated start date: late June.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Thursday, June 21, 2018
East End CHC cordially invites you to our 2017-18 AGM!
Join us for:
- A special presentation by Dr. Susan Hoffman on “Demystifying Adult Immunizations”
- A financial report from our auditors on the 2017-18 fiscal year
- Information about our programs and services
- A chance to meet your board of directors
All community members are welcome.
Doors open at 5:45pm. Meeting starts at 6:30pm.
Refreshments will be provided.
Where: East End Community Health Centre
1619 Queen Street East (at Coxwell Ave)
When: Thursday, June 21st from 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Contact: 416-778-5805, extension 209
Please call the number above to confirm your attendance.
A limited number of childcare placements are available.
To arrange for childcare, contact us by June 15th at 5:00 pm.
