RN FULL-TIME, PERMANENT

Primary Location: Burk’s Falls
Position Description: The Almaguin Highlands Family Health Team is looking for qualified Registered Nurse will be a member of the interprofessional Geriatric Care Team providing assessment, care, and treatment in the community setting. This is a permanent in person position at the clinic in Burk’s Falls, and will report to the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Current College of Nurses of Ontario Certificate of Competence in good standing
· Current B.C.L.S.,
· Working knowledge of community resources, or a willingness to learn
· Experience in specialized geriatric programs and CNA Specialty Certification in Gerontology are assets
· Demonstrated ability to function on an interdisciplinary team
· Knowledge in functional assessment and the assessment of physical and mental illness
· Excellent organizational skills, problem solving and time management skills
· Exceptional documentation skills and attention to detail
· Have or willing to gain knowledge in the administering of immunizations and educating the patient
· Broad knowledge of chronic diseases to help educate patients and administer their medications
· Knowledge and skill to perform paps and STI testing
· Basic nursing skills (BP monitoring, removal of sutures/staples, wound management, ear syringing)
· Ability to adapt to change, innovate, and be flexible in an ever-changing environment
· Valid Ontario driver’s license with access to reliable vehicle
· Successful completion of a vulnerable sectors check

DUTIES INCLUDE:

The RN will be a member of the interprofessional Geriatric Care Team providing assessment, care, and treatment in the community setting. In collaboration with other team members, the RN will:
· Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of elderly persons with complex geriatric health problems
· Provide consultation to health care professionals and elderly patients regarding geriatric health issues
· Collaborate with health care professionals to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care
· Assess the coping strengths of the elderly person and his/her family/support and plan intervention and/or intervene to assist the elderly person to achieve optimal independent functioning
· Provide health education and health promotion information to patients and their families
· Involve patients in decisions about managing their chronic disease(s)
· Link with community resources and share information to provide the best experience for the patient and their family
· Be comfortable delivering education and care virtually and in-person
· Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner

ADDITIONAL RN DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

· Well Baby/Well Child Visits
· Immunization Program
· Chronic Disease Injections
· Acute Care/ER avoidance
· Hypertension treatment