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Overview

Medcan is recruiting for a part-time Clinic Nurse, RN to join our growing high-performance nursing team. We are seeking an experienced and client focused professional with a great attitude who is able to work independently and as part of a team. The role is accountable for the effective delivery of screening and primary care nursing services for clients during their Annual Health Assessment, Year-Round Care clinic appointments and other Medcan services.

The Accountabilities:

• Immunization and vaccination education and administration
• Health assessment and teaching on cardiac risk factors, immunizations, and other nursing responsibilities
• Primary Care Nursing procedures such as ear syringing, dressing changes, suture/staple removal, and assisting the Physicians with basic nursing skills
• Administration of maintenance medications such as Vitamin B12, testosterone, and allergy serums
• Coordinating with other Clinic staff to ensure exceptional delivery of service
• Monitoring and facilitating the flow of patients through the Clinic
• Travel Clinic client education and vaccination

The Requirements:

• Registered Nurse/ Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• Nursing experience in a primary care environment or acute care setting preferred
• Good understanding of publicly-funded vaccine schedule and travel vaccines is an asset
• Current CPR/BCLS certification
• Superior verbal, written and electronic communication skills
• Experience in travel health, occupational health and pediatric nursing is an asset
• Proficiency in MS Outlook and Word

This is a part-time role scheduled a minimum of 2 shifts per week during business hours Monday through Saturday. The role sits primarily at our Oakville Clinic at 2275 Upper Middle Road East, but requires flexibility to commute to our Toronto Clinic at 150 York St. on an as-needed basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Ensure resident care is provide with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as, observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents, and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
•    Assess residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate resident care plans. Monitor residents’ health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physician orders.
•    Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents including restorative care and palliative care as required. Interprets and implements established policies, procedures, and regulations.
•    Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit. Orient and train new personnel and may participate in in-service education. Monitor performance and conduct performance appraisal and refers problems to the Director of Care.
QUALIFICATIONS
•    Appropriate current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
•    Registration or eligible for registration with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario.
•    Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as knowledge in Infection Control Practices.
•    Effective human relation skills and demonstrated commitment to working with seniors.
•    Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential.

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