This is a Temporary Full-Time Opportunity (Up to 3 months!)Type: New Position!This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative healthcare team at Women's College Hospital as a Temporary Full-Time, Registered Nurse within our Family Practice Health Centre!Summary of Duties, but not limited to:Provides direct nursing care and participates in teaching medical students and nursing studentsOrganizes the daily activities of the Team for the provision of patient careRecords patient health care information in a precise, concise and organized mannerOrganized necessary follow-up arrangements/referrals to community-based services for patientsAssists patients with access appropriate health careReview lab, radiology and other patient results and informs patients of procedure results in accordance with the standards established by the Ontario College of Nurses (e.G. lab, radiology or other investigative procedures) as required and organizes necessary follow-up arrangementsAssesses patient phone calls, gives advice, and responds to patient problems in accordance to the standards established be the Ontario College of NursesGuided by the RNAO Best Practice Guidelines, assists patients to make realistic short and long-term goals Provides patient education related to all stages of life and refers to community resources as necessaryLiaises with physicians, other nurses, Team Secretaries, Health Records Staff, Aide and other staff to ensure team and unit functions efficiently and effectively and ensures continuity of patient carePerforms a variety of medical procedures such as: immunizations, injections, dressing, ear syringing, liquid nitrogen treatmentsAs 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.The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.QualificationsCurrent registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Nurses requiredBachelors of Nursing Degree preferredBasic Cardiac Life Support certificate requiredA minimum of 3-5 years experience in a Primary Care/Family Practice setting in the following clinical practice areas: Lifestyle and prevention (i.E. Smoking cessation, alcohol use, diet and exercise), immunizations (baby, child, adolescent and adult), Surveillance and screening (i.E. Cancer screening – colorectal, cervical, breast), Life cycle clinical management (i.E. Clinical visits – well baby, child, adolescent, maternity, adult and frail elderly), Sexual health, Family violence, Chronic disease management (i.E. Mental health, diabetes, hypertension, CHD, stroke, TIAs, asthma, COPD, hypothyroidism, epilepsy, cancer), Palliative managementExcellent computer skills and a minimum of 2 years experience with an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Primary Care system or equivalent experience requiredDemonstrated ability to make autonomous nursing decisions regarding patient careAbility to independently triage a wide variety of primary patient situations and phone callsAbility to work in a fast paced team environmentExcellent patient assessment, triaging skills and teaching experienceDemonstrated leadership and effective interpersonal skillsAbility to organize time and set priorities effectivelyAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionProven attendance and punctuality.Skilled behavior and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women's College Hospital.This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

📌 Registered Nurse - Family Practice Health Centre (Toronto)
🏢 Women's College Hospital
📍 Toronto