Registered Practical Nurse – Primary Care Clinic

RECEIVING APPLICATIONS FROM: October 2, 2026 - October 17, 2026

Description

Permanent Full time

35 hours per week

$36-$39/hour

Position: Registered Practical Nurse – Primary Care Clinic

Reports to: Manager, Specialized Programs

Job Summary: The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) works within an inter-disciplinary team to provide clinical assistance, perform certain laboratory procedures, maintain equipment and medical, laboratory and pharmaceutical supplies, record filing, retrieval and support, and administrative support.

Experience

Competency Profile

Skills:

- Performs a broad range of primary care nursing procedures including immunizations, venipuncture, wound care, foot care, ECG testing, specimen collection, and suture/staple removal in accordance with established standards and medical directives.
- Provides effective client support through health screening, patient preparation, health teaching, referrals, appointment coordination, and system navigation.
- Utilizes electronic medical records, telemedicine technology, data collection systems, and office software to support clinical and administrative activities.

Knowledge:

- Demonstrates thorough knowledge of primary care nursing practice, College of Nurses of Ontario standards, medical directives, and evidence-based clinical procedures.
- Maintains knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology, documentation requirements, infection prevention and control practices, and health and safety regulations.
- Understands the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, client education, community resources, and interdisciplinary care delivery.

Judgment:





- Applies sound clinical judgment when conducting assessments, identifying client needs, prioritizing care, and determining appropriate nursing interventions within the RPN scope of practice.
- Uses critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address client concerns, support care planning, and contribute to service improvements and quality outcomes.
- Exercises discretion in interpreting clinical information, identifying risks, and escalating issues to appropriate providers or managers when required.

Accountability:

- Accountable for maintaining accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with privacy legislation and organizational policies.
- Takes responsibility for safe nursing practice by adhering to occupational health and safety requirements, reporting hazards, and participating in risk management activities.
- Demonstrates professional accountability through ongoing competency development, participation in quality improvement initiatives, accreditation activities, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Service Responsibilities:

Health Service:

- Perform practical nursing procedures that support primary care (e.g. venipuncture, electrocardiogram testing, urine BHCG, foot care, wound care,



immunizations and suture/staple removal under the College of Nurses Standards of RPN Practice and Community Health Centres of Northumberland (CHCN) medial directives.)
- As delegated, conduct health screening and assessments, including history and partial physical, for well clients of all ages.
- As delegated, communicate with clients and external providers and services regarding client referrals, test results, follow-up appointments and written prescriptions.
- As delegated, provide health care teaching (e.g. sexual health, breast feeding, smoking cessation).
- Assist with patient flow and prepare clients for encounters with primary health care providers (e.g. taking vitals, assistance with undressing).
- Provide support in system navigation.
- Ensure exam rooms, medication cupboard, medical supplies’ cupboards, labs and clinicians’ offices are kept clean, safe and stocked.
- Maintain the availability of sterile clinical equipment by autoclaving as necessary.
- Maintain and order equipment as necessary.
- Maintain complete, accurate and timely records and encounter data, participate in chart and case reviews and support client education.
- Assist in the development of protocols and procedures in order to provide optimal standardized care to clients.
- Support maintenance of client record systems, correspondence, referral files and computerized registration and encountering.
- Coordinate and support Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) appointments, meetings, and educational events
- Work with the clinical team and other health centre teams to identify and take action

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