Registered Practical Nurse Coordinator

Position Title: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Coordinator
Hours: Monday to Friday- daytime hours, with one evening shift required per week.

Location: Keswick[with potential to travel to any sites]

Job Type: Permanent Full Time with Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

About Us
Join Southlake Academic Family Health Team (SAFHT) at one of our Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPCT) expansion sites, delivering comprehensive primary care and enhanced team-based support for patients with complex health needs

Our mission is to address medical and social determinants of health, with a strong emphasis on equitable access for diverse and equity-deserving populations, including vulnerable groups. We deliver care through in-person, virtual, and mobile services.

Our clinic serves as the primary workplace, with occasional travel required within the Northern York Region South Simcoe Ontario Health Team (NYSS-OHT) region and training opportunities at our Southlake Academic Family Health Team (SAFHT) main site.

About the Role

The RPN Coordinator supports clinical flow across the primary care clinic while providing preventative and population health support for patients with early or emerging health needs. The role provides short-term nursing intervention, education and follow-up, with escalation to the appropriate team member when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care:

· Review patient digital intake form to schedule appropriate intake appointment, whether with PCP and/or the Care Managers of the Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPCT) for patients with Chronic Disease and/or Mental Health and Addictions.

· Provide vaccinations, injections, treatments and other clinical interventions within RPN scope.

Care Coordination:

· Coordinate and deliver routine care by reviewing patient profiles to ensure that patients are scheduled for all required services, periodic health visits, cancer screenings, and chronic disease check-ups.



Collaborate with administrative staff to manage these appointments and offer clinical follow up when needed.

· Coordinate with the Care Managers in the event a chronic disease and/or mental health and addictions is identified during patient interactions. Ensure that these concerns are promptly addressed and incorporated into the patient’s care plan.

· Work closely with the IPCT to ensure seamless patient care, maintaining accurate documentation of all patient interactions and care provided in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Clinic Operations:

· Maintain clinical rooms, equipment and supply readiness.

· Complete required emergency cart and Mobile Health Unit checks and support supply tracking.

· Coordinate special/high-risk and publicly funded vaccine ordering, inventory and maintenance.

· Maintain vaccine cold-chain requirements, including fridge temperature monitoring and documentation.

· Support clinical inventory management and other quality and safety requirements.

Qualifications

· Registered Practical Nurse Diploma

· Active registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO); and proof of professional liability insurance.

· Proficient in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other healthcare technology commonly used in Ontario’s primary care settings.

· Strong knowledge of primary care practices, integrated care models, and multidisciplinary team coordination.

· Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

· Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds of Ontario's patient population, ensuring equitable and accessible care.

· Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices.

· Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work setting

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- What is your salary expectation

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Coordinator (Keswick)
🏢 Southlake Academic Family Health Team (SAFHT) at one of our Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPCT)
📍 Keswick