Registered Nurse
Trillium Health Centre
Posted on : December 26
Location : Mississauga
Job Category : Nursing
Job Industry : Healthcare/Medical
Title: Registered Nurse / 1 Permanent Part-time Position.
File #: FHO112011
Dept/Health System: Summerville Family Health Organization (FHO) Central Site
(In Collaboration with Trillium Health Centre)
Reports to: Family Health Organization
Deadline Date: October 24, 2011
Position Summary:
Operating within their full scope of practice, the nurse will work collaboratively with all members of the Trillium - Summerville Medicine Teaching Unit in the treatment of illnesses, promotion of patient health, and the prevention of disease.
Job Responsibilities:
- Triage incoming patient calls. Assess patient"s health needs, discuss test results and respond to questions pertaining to health promotion and disease prevention
- Redirect calls to booking when necessary. Notify Physician of calls as per guidelines
- For patient appointments, where applicable, initiate the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) of the patient visit, purpose, history and health care needs. Record patient vitals and prepare patient and room for examination
- Implement Physician"s orders ensuring that patients undertake requisite diagnostic testing. Book appointments for patients and educate them as to the purpose and preparation for such tests
- Maintain a system to recall patients for health promotion and disease prevention follow-up such as immunizations, pap smears, mammograms, FOB testing, bone density and diabetes care
- Administer and record immunization
- Educate patients as to the need for and the possible side effects of such injections
- Perform blood pressure follow-ups that include assessing the patient"s response to medications and providing patient education and self management strategies as per FHT program guidelines
- Maintain the INR monitoring and management system
- Treat patients with minor infections, such as UTI, following established medical directives, ensuring that appropriate testing and follow-up is undertaken
- Complete pre-operative and MTO physical forms
- Maintain accurate, concise and confidential EMR documentation pertaining to patient history and encounter data
- Complete necessary FHT/ FHO Program business documentation
- Develop collaborative community relationships to facilitate patient access to services upon physician/health care team"s request
- Communicate ideas and concerns to the health care team and participate in problem solving to enhance patient care
- Assist in the training and development of new staff
- Participate in educational sessions held by other multi-disciplinary team members
Key Qualifications:
- 3 years working experience in a primary care setting is required
- Current certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario (RN)
- Excellent patient assessment and triaging skills
- Knowledge of and working experience with computer systems and applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the FHT/FHO"s multi-disciplinary team