Busy Oakville Cosmetic Dermatology clinic requires a nurse (RN or RPN) who enjoys working with people, can remain calm during busy situations and can multi-task without loss of efficiency. This is a hands-on position which requires applicants to work independently, one-on-one with patients, and as part of a team. Strong interpersonal skills are a must.

Duties:

· Direct patients from waiting room to the examination room and update patient chart in EMR system.

· Prepare and sterilize instruments and surgical supplies

· Ensure necessary equipment is properly maintained and available when needed

· Handle surgical specimens, maintain a sterile atmosphere in each examination room

· Provide instruction and information to families and individuals with respect to health education and disease prevention, and help to create a health improvement plan

· Prepare patients for treatments and assist physicians

· Receive diagnostic test results and relay information to respective doctor and patient





· Assist with treatments of numerous dermatology conditions such as: seborrheic keratoses, actinic keratoses, ILK injections, warts, skin cancers etc.

· Administer intradermal anesthetic (Xylocaine) as directed by physician. Apply wound dressings and give wound care instructions after procedures.

· Manage referrals to other specialties

· Provide patients with information about cosmetic procedures and medical grade skincare available at the clinic

Requirements:

· In valuable standing with the College of Nurses

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to build good rapport with patients and staff

· Must be able to multi-task, plan, organize and prioritize tasks

· Maintain confidentiality

· Ability to work in a team and independently with minimal supervision

· Experience with cosmetic dermatology preferred but not required

Job Types: Temporary, Contract

Work Location: In person

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