Markham Family Health Team Job Posting

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (Full Time, Contract)

The Markham Family Health Team (MFHT) serves over 27000 patients and has three sites in the Markham area. Our team consists of 19 Physicians and a wide variety of Interdisciplinary Health Professionals and Administrative Professionals.(See website for more MFHT information).

We are currently looking for a full or part time Registered Practical Nurses to cover a one year maternity leave. This position will primarily be at our Cornell Park Avenue location. The position is Full Time, 5 days per week, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday or 3 days per week 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays.

Position Overview

The role of the Registered Practical Nurse within the Markham Family Health Team (MFHT), requires a knowledge of primary care nursing and the ability to function effectively in a team environment. The role also requires a high level of interpersonal skills to provide care for a diverse population of patients and their families in a compassionate manner. The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment is essential. Duties of the Registered Practical Nurses include, but are not limited to, assisting with performing vitals, injections and immunizations (B12, vaccines, flu shots, allergy shots, TB testing and other various injections), urine tests, ear syringing, assisting in Pap smears, preliminary workup for wellness and well baby visits, prenatal exams, removing sutures/staples, applying and changing dressings, entering immunizations and other medical data into EMR, ordering vaccines and swabs from Public Health, calling patients with messages as per directives from physicians, specimen prep, maintenance, organization stocking and cleaning of work and examination rooms.

Qualifications and Requirements





- Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

- RPN Diploma / Certificate of Competence (RPN) from approved program(s)

- Current membership with RNAO or RPNAO

- Excellent interpersonal skills re: patients and their families

- Must be team focused and flexible; works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team

- Excellent communication skills

- Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines

- Effectively uses the EMR for documentation, experience with Accuro is preferred

- Proficient computer skills

- CPR for Healthcare Provider Certification

Previous primary care nursing experience in a medical office is strongly preferred.

We appreciate everyone’s interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Contract length: 12 months

Salary: $54,000/annum

Benefits: Health Benefits, HOOPP, Vacation

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Education:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CPR (preferred)
- LPN/RPN (required)
- Nursing (required)

Work remotely:

- No

Markham Family Health Team provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Types: Full time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $51,000.00-$54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Markham, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Are you a patient at Markham Family Health Team?

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Practical Nurse-1 Year -Full -time (Canada)
🏢 Markham Family Health Team
📍 Canada