Title: Registered Practical Nurse

Reports to: Manager, Primary Care

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time 35 hr/week

Salary: $26.97-$30.88/hour

Vacancy Status: Existing Vacancy

Location: 263 Weller Ave

Position Summary

As a member of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to supporting the overall health and wellness of clients, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides high-quality clinical care within a primary care setting. We are a growing organization seeking a healthcare professional who is enthusiastic about contributing to our mission and advancing alongside us. This is a one-year contract position with the potential for extension and consideration for future permanent opportunities.

Perks

- Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Days and Education time
- Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Extended Health Benefits come into effect after three months of employment in this position: Health and Dental Coverage, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Long-Term Disability Coverage and an Employee Assistance Program

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Nursing

- Provide primary health care to clients of the centre as guided by the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Provide telephone triage and client follow-up as needed
- Perform nursing process through assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation
- Provide nursing support to providers in selected procedures when needed
- Provide basic laboratory and phlebotomy procedures and treatment services (e.g., urine tests, glucometer readings, dressings, injections, immunizations, allergy treatments, etc.)
- Provide client screening and health education within scope of practice




- Work with other staff to support a successful and seamless client experience
- Order and maintain medical supplies, laboratory supplies and immunizations as needed
- Contribute to and support quality improvement initiatives
- Ensure infection control and occupational health and safety standards are followed in practice
- Other duties as assigned within RPN scope of practice
- Distribute and stock harm reduction supplies, including assembly of kits, and educate people about the use of supplies

Administrative Duties

- Responsible for ordering and maintaining medical, program or laboratory supplies, including supplies for the harm reduction program
- Participate in meetings and other administrative activities which support the overall functioning of the team
- Participate in chart reviews and case conferences
- Contribute to chart documentation (including Electronic Health Records), by documenting symptoms and conditions, nursing interventions and referrals and recommendations for ongoing treatment

Support Client Needs

- Works during both regular and extended hours in locations identified by KCHC
- On occasion, performing other temporary duties may be required

Organizational Responsibilities





- Comply with all relevant legislation and KCHC policies, including privacy laws
- Commits to acquiring an understanding of the importance of trauma responsiveness and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Commits to demonstrating an ongoing commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization and Accessibility (EDIIA) by representing the diverse nature of our communities, promoting and practicing inclusion
- Supports consistent application and development of KCHC policies and procedures
- Supports KCHC’s student and volunteer placement programs
- Promotes awareness of and participation in KCHC activities
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement
- On occasion, perform other temporary duties as required

Basic Education and Experience Requirements

- Registered Practical Nurse, in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Three plus years nursing experience in a community setting or combination of community and hospital/public health settings
- Demonstrated ability to work under Medical Directives
- Experience and understanding of marginalized communities and health needs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Experience in primary care settings is an asset
- STOP smoking cessation training is an asset
- Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation is an asset

- Proficiency in the use of computers and relevant software applications including Electronic Health Records (e.g., PS Suite)
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to being a “team player” in an inter

📌 Registered Practical Nurse, Weller Clinic (Kingston)
🏢 Kingston Community Health Centres
📍 Kingston