Job Posting: Registered Nurse (RN)
Employer: City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team
Status: Full-Time
Location: City of Kawartha Lakes
The City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team’s priorities are you and our patients. We provide patient care through a collaborative and team-oriented approach where work-life harmony is one of our core values.
Your opinion matters on our team. We believe you should have a voice so that we can continually work together in providing the best care for our patients. We encourage a workplace where you can bring your authentic self and be able to have fun with the team, and still maintain our professional and clinical standards of care.
Your uniqueness is valued, and we want you to feel welcome. Come work alongside passionate, dedicated, and supportive colleagues who continually make a positive impact in the lives of our patients.
As a Registered Nurse with our team, you will:
- Practice within an interprofessional care team, providing comprehensive nursing assessments and supporting the care of patients with acute/episodic illnesses under the direction of physicians and nurse practitioners, including through medical directives where applicable
- Provide health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease management support to patients, including health teaching, self-management coaching, immunizations, and clinical procedures within the RN scope of practice
- Collaborate, as appropriate, with physicians, nurse practitioners, members of the interprofessional care team, the local hospital, medical clinics, community care systems and the surrounding community to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and coordinate a patient's plan of care
- Support patient education, advocacy, and system navigation, and contribute to program development and quality improvement initiatives
- Collect data as required for statistical/reporting purposes
- Model the values and philosophy of the FHT
Education/Experience:
- Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from a recognized program preferred; diploma-prepared RNs with relevant primary care experience may be considered
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), with no practice restrictions
- Member in good standing of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO), including professional liability protection (or equivalent professional liability coverage)
- A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in a primary care, community, or ambulatory care setting
- Possess and maintain current CPR certification
- Certification in areas relevant to primary care (e.g., chronic disease management, diabetes education, foot care, smoking cessation) considered an asset
Skills/Abilities:
- Strong nursing assessment, patient care planning, and clinical skills, including proficiency in common primary care procedures (e.g., immunizations, injections, wound care, phlebotomy, vital signs, screening)
- Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence-based methods and practices of primary care nursing, with an emphasis on health promotion, risk reduction, and chronic disease management
- Experience working within interprofessional care teams and the ability to work effectively with patients, physicians, nurse practitioners, and community partners
- Demonstrated organization, communication, evaluation and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work accurately with attention to detail and to manage competing demands
- Proficiency in the use of computer hardware/software, particularly Microsoft suite
- Experience working within an EMR, specifically Telus/Practice Solutions (PS Suites), would be an asset
Additional Requirements:
- A Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector screening that is acceptable to the CKLFHT
- Provision of credentials and qualifications (diploma, degree, professional membership, etc.)
- Current and ongoing membership in good standing with the applicable college or regulatory body for your practice area (CNO, RNAO)
- Proof of current immunization in a form acceptable to the FHT, in accordance with the most up-to-date Canadian Immunization for Healthcare Workers
- Possess a valid driver's license, have regular access to a vehicle and be able to travel within the community
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
What We Offer
- A collaborative, supportive team environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Competitive compensation and health and dental benefit package which includes Life, Dep Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Employee Assistance Plan from day one of employment
- A defined benefit pension plan through the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
The CKLFHT supports diversity and is a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQ+, and persons living with a disability. If you require a specific accommodation as part of the application process, please call 705-328-9853, ext. 249 or fax: 705-328-9401 or by email at noting Accessibility Inquiry in the subject line.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,514.00-$79,104.00 per year
Work Location: In person
