Sunnybrook Academic Family Health Team
Temporary Full Time - Outpatient -Primary Care

Job Summary and Qualifications:

Roles and Responsibilities

Assess patient health care needs (physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual) to identify appropriate nursing interventions

Analyze findings of health assessments

Interpret patient health records

Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions

Collect data through therapeutic relationships with patients

Treatment/Management

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician/nurse practitioner

Efficiently conduct telephone triaging

Administer vaccinations

Blood pressure assessments

TB skin tests

Foot assessments / Foot care

Assist primary care physicians with assessments and interventions

Education/Advocacy

Help patients identify and use health resources, including those available in the community and from community agencies

Involve patients in decisions about their own health

Encourage patients to take action for their own health

Initiate health education and other activities that assist, promote and support patients as they strive to achieve the highest possible level of health

Referrals/Collaboration

Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families

Consult and interact with other service providers as needed





Administration/Reporting

Coordinate and expedite clinic flow by triaging patients

Provide Health Education in person and by telephone.

Arrange follow up appointments as necessary

Collect accurate and comprehensive patient-related information and documenting same in the patients' Electronic Medical Record.

Participate in Quality Improvement Initiatives

Operate and monitor medical apparatus or equipment and ensure strict adherence to sterilization procedures

Handle and dispose of specimens and/or objects, and practice general safety procedures at all times

Monitor supply levels and/or expiration of medical and clinic supplies, and order supplies as needed

Job Requirements:

Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of nurses

Primary Health Care experience required

Excellent communication skills

Strong clinical skills in relation to outpatient care with a focus on comprehensive primary care and obstetrics

Flexibility to adapt to constantly changing clinical situations

Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision

Able to work effectively with all members of the inter-qualified team

Able to prioritize, manage time, and adapt in a fast paced clinic environment

Basic CPR, BLS certification up to date within the last 2 years

Experience with EMRs - Telus Practice Solutions in particular is an asset

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📌 Registered Nurse - Family Health Team Clinic - Temporary Full-Time 2026-18776 (Ontario)
🏢 Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
📍 Ontario