Job Description
POSITION
FT Contract Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
POSITION TYPE
Temporary
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
LOCATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
07/31/2024
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC)
is a diverse, dynamic, multiservice Indigenous health and wellness agency. We strive to provide quality, wholistic health services by sharing and promoting traditional and western health practices to enable people to live in a more balanced state of well-being. SOAHAC provides services to Indigenous people including those who live on and off reserve, status, non-status, Inuit, and Metis within the Southwest, Waterloo-Wellington and Erie St Clair regions. SOAHAC has a mandate of ensuring that health services are accessible, of high quality, and are culturally appropriate. It is SOAHAC’s objective to build health care capacity within Indigenous communities. Currently, we are seeking the services of a
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
to join our interdisciplinary staff team, working at our
London site.
Reporting to the Integrated Care Manager in Chippewa, the
RPN
will facilitate the development, implementation, and adaptation of a care plan, deliver direct care, and provide case management to assist clients to manage their own care and navigate through the various services available within the community and hospital settings. The
RPN
will work in partnership with the client and family to establish goals that are safe, realistic, and reasonable by assessing, planning, coordinating, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and supporting transitions with other services for the client in collaboration with the primary care provider, and other integrated team members. This position may be expected to travel regularly within London-Middlesex area as required. In addition, they may be required to support other SOAHAC sites in order to meet SOAHAC’s operational needs.
Requirements
A Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
A minimum of three (3) years of experience preferably in community or primary care
Experience working with Indigenous people in community-based settings is an asset
Demonstrated ability to provide client-focused, trauma informed and culturally safe care
Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through evidence-based guidelines
Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources effectively
Sound knowledge of community health practice, chronic disease management, geriatric and palliative nursing practice within a client- and caregiver-centered care approach
Effective leadership capabilities and strong ethical standards and a commitment to professional development and life-long learning
Effective working independently and in a team environment
Excellent skills in case management and working with/coordinating interdisciplinary care teams
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, public, community partners, primary care team members and other professionals and agencies using verbal, written and computer communication means
Demonstrated critical thinking skills within scope of practice including clinical judgment and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of transitions through continuums of care
Knowledge of other health care professions and their role in client care.
Valid Ontario Driver’s “G” license; personal auto insurance and access to a reliable vehicle
Willingness to participate in Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, teachings and ceremonies
Clean and current police check as a condition of employment
Up to date immunizations and records
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