Job Overview
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a key member of the Family Health Team, supporting individuals living with Osteoporosis approximately 8 hrs/week.

Working in collaboration with the other staff, the RPN provides ongoing clinical monitoring, patient education, and care coordination to support individuals in managing their health and maintaining stability in the community.

This role focuses on supporting patient self-management, monitoring symptoms, reinforcing care plans, and identifying early signs of clinical deterioration.

The position is community-based and mobile, requiring flexibility to work across multiple sites and virtual environments throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes.

1. Ongoing Clinical Monitoring

- Monitor patients living with Osteoporosis through regular follow-up visits, phone calls, and virtual care interactions.
- Assess symptoms, vital signs, functional status, and adherence to care plans.
- Identify early warning signs of deterioration and communicate concerns to the primary care providers.

2. Patient Education and Self-Management Support

- Reinforce patient education related to disease management, medications, symptom monitoring, and lifestyle strategies.
- Support patients and caregivers to build confidence in daily self-management activities.
- Provide guidance on practical topics such as medication routines, symptom tracking, and when to seek care

3. Care Coordination and Communication

- Work closely with the physicians, nurse practitioners and other team members to support coordinated care.
- Facilitate referrals to appropriate community services where appropriate.

4. Health Promotion and Community Programming

- Assist with delivery of education sessions and community health promotion programming.
- Support initiatives that encourage healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.




- Contribute to outreach activities that improve awareness of available Osteoporosis supports.

5. Documentation and Quality Improvement

- Maintain accurate documentation within electronic medical records and program systems.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving chronic disease outcomes.
- Assist with collection of program data and outcome measures where appropriate.

Work Environment

- Community-based role serving City of Kawartha Lakes.
- Work may occur in primary care clinics, patient homes (if applicable), and virtual environments.
- Flexible and mobile position requiring travel across the region.
- Hybrid work environment with some opportunities for virtual or remote work.

Qualifications

- Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Minimum 2–3 years clinical experience, preferably in community health, primary care, hospital medicine, or chronic disease care
- Experience supporting patients with Osteoporosis or other chronic conditions is an asset
- Strong patient communication and education skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of an inter-skilled team

Key Competencies

- Compassionate and patient-centred care
- Strong observational and assessment skills within RPN scope
- Effective communication and relationship building
- Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple patients
- Adaptability in dynamic community environments
- Commitment to collaborative team-based care

Additional Assets

- Experience working in chronic disease programs or community-based care
- Familiarity with remote monitoring technologies or virtual care platforms
- Knowledge of local health and social services within the region

Pay: $25.00-$26.50 per hour

Benefits:

- Company pension

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fenelon Falls, ON

📌 Registered Practical Nurse - Osteoporosis management (Fenelon Falls)
🏢 Kawartha North Family Health Team
📍 Fenelon Falls