Job Title
Registered Practical Nurse
Role Description:
At Walker Family Health, we’re not just a family physician clinic—we’re a vibrant team committed to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a supportive environment for growth and development. We’re excited to invite a motivated Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to become a key player in our dynamic practice. Here, you’ll work alongside an interdisciplinary team led by a dedicated doctor who is actively involved in mentoring and training. If you’re driven by a passion for patient care and eager to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative setting, we’d love to meet you!
Why choose Walker Family Health?
* Flexible hours
* Continuing education including lunch and learn opportunities
* Amazing work culture with office snacks and lunches
* State of the Art freshly renovated office
* Opportunities for professional growth and to make an impact on the community
* Focus on patient care
* Diverse family practice
Duties and Responsibilities
* Provides complete patient assessment, including vital signs and pre-examination procedures.
* Gathers and assesses objective and subjective data from the patient.
* Ensures that exam rooms are prepared and appropriately equipped.
* Assists in treatments and procedures amongst an interdisciplinary team.
* Provides ongoing patient assessment, monitoring and intervention throughout the appointment.
* Administers medications via multiple routes and monitors their effects.
* Assists the providers in all aspects of the consultation, treatment, procedures, and follow-up care.
* Performs necessary clinical functions to facilitate delivery of comprehensive care and patient flow (e.g., assists providers with prescription ordering, cleans equipment).
* Engages in ongoing health education to patients and their families.
* Triages in-office patients and incoming emergent requests.
* Documents data and assessments in the patient chart using computer system to ensure standard documentation, coding, and completion.
* Liaises with external health providers.
* Protects patient rights by maintaining the confidentiality of personal and financial information.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Medical knowledge and terminology
* Ability to start and maintain IVs
* Ability to interpret EKGs
* Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team and within a broader interdisciplinary clinical team
* Familiarity with sending lab requisitions, referrals, etc.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to make patients feel calm and comfortable
* Self-starter with excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
Qualifications and Experience
* Valid Nursing License in Ontario in good standing
* Active BLS, or willingness to be certified
* 2+ years of nursing experience
* Experience working at a family practice office is considered an asset
* Experience with Telus PS Suites is considered an asset
This is a perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to take their nursing career to the next level by working with an exceptional physician, along with a small close-knit team. If you have a passion for transforming our patients’ lives, then this position may be for you!
Thank you to all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required.
Candidates should note this is a non-smoking facility. Walker Family Health is committed to accessible employment practices. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-related accommodations during any phase of the recruitment process or wish to view our accommodation policies, please make note in your application.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Expected hours: 16 – 24 per week
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Family Practice: 1 year (preferred)
* Telus PS Suites: 1 year (preferred)
* Nursing: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* LPN/RPN (required)
Work Location: In person
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