Registered Practical Nurse

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Job Summary

Within the Department of Family Medicine, the Queen’s Family Health Team (QFHT) is a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals who provide primary health care services to the Kingston community. As an academic teaching centre, the Department trains future family physicians and conducts research in issues of primary health care delivery. QFHT is comprised of a number of medical practices and provides for a diverse, client centred work environment for all its employees. QFHT provides primary health services to rostered patients while modeling safe, efficient and collaborative clinical processes to Family Medicine residents and other health professional learners.

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, the incumbent will practice patient-centred nursing care in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario as well as the policies and procedures of Queen’s Family Health Team.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• The RPN performs clinical skills where appropriate as nursing measures, or in accordance with medical directives. This includes but is not limited to:
o Taking and recording vital signs while completing the patient intake process;
o Maintaining the accuracy of medication lists;
o Triaging of telephone calls for urgency and booking patients appointments as needed;
o Administering immunizations, immunotherapy and other injections, venipuncture, syringing ears, hearing and vision tests, glucometer checks, ECG’s, point-of-care testing, suture/staple removal, wound care, stool collection for occult blood, and appropriately labelling all specimens;
o Reviewing lab results and consults and alerting the physician of any urgent results.
• The incumbent assists physicians with medical and surgical procedures:
o Prepares patient and equipment for procedures;
o Cleans examining rooms and treatment rooms between patients;
o Ensures the appropriate labelling of specimens.
• Records and documents care provided within the patients’ electronic medical record.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of patient, staff and organization information.
• Contributes to the education of family medicine residents/learners.
• Maintains and develops professional competence through ongoing professional development. Participates in self-directed learning, interdisciplinary committees and clinical audits.
• Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Registered Practical Nurse, holding a current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Five years’ current professional experience in one or more of the following: Emergency Room, outpatient clinics, occupational health services, physician’s office or community nursing.
• Strong clinical skills demonstrated by knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods and practices of primary care nursing services.
• Proficiency with immunizations, both childhood and adult.
• Ability to communicate in French considered an asset.

SPECIAL SKILLS:
• Ability to relate professionally to learners (primarily family medicine residents).
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a dynamic work environment.
• Superior work ethic demonstrated by exceptional attendance and punctuality.
• Knowledge of current nursing theories related to the patient population. This may include health teaching with respect to contraception, nutrition and immunization, chronic disease management, and empowering patient self-management.
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, language and gender differences.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records, word processing, e-mail, and intranet learning platforms.
• Ability to cope in a physically and mentally demanding work environment.
• Ability to work effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Knowledge of relevant legislative requirements (eg. Privacy Act).

DECISION MAKING:
• The RPN makes decisions in consultation with the physicians and governed by the Scope of Practice Statement of the Regulated Heath Profession Act (RHPA) and works in compliance with the standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized persons, Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ persons. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at [email protected].