14 Oct
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Southmount Family Practice
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Stoney Creek
14 Oct
Southmount Family Practice
Stoney Creek
Job Description
Southmount Family Practice is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care to individuals and families of all ages. With a strong foundation in evidence-based medicine and a patient-centred approach, we offer a wide range of services—from routine check-ups and chronic disease management to same-day walk-in care for urgent health concerns. Our mission is to deliver accessible, high-quality medical care tailored to the needs of our community. Come and be part of our exciting and growing organization.
Your Opportunity:
The Southmount Family Practice is seeking applicants for a full time thirty (37.5) hours per week, part-time (25) hours per week, and a casual relief Primary Care Nurses at the Southmount Healthcare Centre 35 Upper Centennial Pkwy, Stoney Creek, ON.
Wage Rate: Final wage rate will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct telephone and in-person triage, assess patient needs, and prioritize care in collaboration with the Physician.
Manage patient flow and prepare patients for clinical encounters.
Follow-up on patient’s blood work and imaging results as per Physician direction.
Maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation in accordance with CNO standards and SFP policies.
Support medication management processes including prescription preparation and reconciliation tasks within RPN scope.
Contribute to quality improvement activities, including data collection and chart audits.
Responsible for ordering vaccines and clinical supplies, stocking clinical rooms, and sterilizing clinical tools.
Assist in the monitoring and follow-up of patients with chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart failure) under the direction of the Physician.
Perform clinical tasks including vital signs, point-of-care testing, wound care, and specimen collection.
Provide patient education on disease management, medications, and self-care strategies.
Support recall and follow-up processes for patients with complex chronic disease needs.
Support well-woman visits including routine health screening, Pap tests (as per scope and SFP protocols), and reproductive health education.
Assist with well-baby and well-child visits including growth monitoring, developmental screening, and caregiver education.
Provide prenatal support including blood pressure monitoring, urinalysis, fundal height measurement, fetal heart rate auscultation, and prenatal education.
Administer vaccines according to Ontario immunization schedules and SFP medical directives, including documentation and cold chain management.
Conduct immunization counselling and address vaccine hesitancy using evidence-informed approaches.
Support recall and reminder processes for overdue immunizations and preventive screening.
Assist patients in navigating health and social services, including referrals to specialist care, community agencies, and SFP allied health providers.
Support warm handoffs between team members, including social work, dietetics, and community health workers.
Participate in care planning for high-complexity patients alongside the Physician and interprofessional team.
Liaise with the broader Hamilton Family Health Team’s broader community programs to support integrated care.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Practical Nurse.
- Completion of a recognized nursing degree or diploma.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally safe care.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build trust with marginalized populations.
- Experience with electronic medical records (Telus PS preferred) considered an asset.
Pay: $32.00-$36.38 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
📌 Registered Nurse Primary Care (Stoney Creek)
🏢 Southmount Family Practice
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