Women’s College Hospital Crossroads Clinic is looking for a Temporary Casual, Registered Practical Nurse (up to 6 months)!

The Crossroads Refugee

Clinic provides primary care to newly arrived refugee women and their families Type: Replacement Responsible for providing direct nursing care, collaborating with other health professionals and participating in the organization of activities in the provision of patient care Practices within his/her full scope of practice as outlined in the Standards of Practice by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Liaises with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Socials Workers, and other team members to ensure team and unit functions efficiently and provides continuity of patient care Triages patient phone calls, provides advice and responds to patient concerns in accordance with the standards established by the College of Nurses of Ontario ~ Performs medical and diagnostic procedures such as venipuncture, immunization, allergy injections, TB skin tests, urine dips and BHCG, ear irrigation and throat swabs on as needed basis Assists patients in accessing appropriate health care resources in the community through advocacy and follow up care Records patient information in a precise, concise and organized manner using an electronic medical record Ensures patients receive appropriate standard of care and follow-up (e.g. chronic disease management, well child visits, vaccines, preventative screening, follow-up on abnormal labs etc.),



Organizes necessary follow-up arrangements/referrals to community-based services for patients Incorporate a wide knowledge base to facilitate professional responsibilities in the provision of patient care including patient education on topics such as heart health, diet and exercise As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.

Registered Practical Nurse Diploma Current

Certificate of Competence (RPN) from the College of Nurses of Ontario. A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a Primary Care/Family Practice setting in the following clinical practice areas: Immunizations (baby, child, adolescent and adult) Surveillance and screening (i.e. Clinical visits – well baby, child, adolescent, maternity, adult and frail elderly) Sexual health Mental health, diabetes, hypertension, CHD, stroke, TIAs, asthma, COPD, hypothyroidism, epilepsy, cancer) ~2 years’ experience with Electronic Medical Records (ERM), preferably TELUS/PSS and EPIC ~ Excellent computer skills and a minimum of 2 years’ experience with an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Primary Care system or equivalent experience required. ~ Successful completion of a Nursing Physical Assessment Course, Solution Focused Course, and Pharmacology Course, an asset Ability to speak one or more of the following languages Spanish, Arabic, Farsi or Dari, Hungarian, Amharic, Tigrinya, and Korea, an asset Experience working with local or overseas high needs communities would be an asset.

Demonstrated ability to make autonomous nursing decisions regarding patient care. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Professional behavior and communication that meets the standards of the qualified regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital

📌 RPN/LPN - Clinic Nurse (Toronto)
🏢 Women's College Hospital
📍 Toronto