Registered Practical Nurse, Career opportunity in London, Ontario

Job Summary: 

You will provide safe, client-centered health care in the Health Clinic using the nursing process, scope and standards of clinical practice established by VON and the College of Nurses of Ontario and principles of quality management. You have the opportunity to contribute to VON’s responsibility for developing programs to meet community health needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide and manage high quality, appropriate and cost effective nursing care to all individuals and/or families in the clinic who are assigned to their care
• Responsible to teach and delegate tasks and functions to different levels of workers and to family members and others in accordance with the standards and scope of practice as determined by VON and the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Comply with all standards, policies, procedures and legislative requirements
• Participate as a member of the health care team in relevant committees and working groups

Qualification:

• Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current CPR and First Aid certification will be requested
• 2 to 5 years of clinical experience in a clinic setting
• Demonstrated skill in observation, independent assessment, health teaching, communication and interpersonal relationship building
• Good oral and written communication skills and problem-solving abilities
• Critical thinking skills
• Experience using electronic medical records/ computer technology
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team
• Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance
  
• Ability to speak French is an asset as this is a French Designated area and we require an RN to occasionally assist with nursing coverage in our francophone clinics
• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon the start of your employment
• A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required.