Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The RN is responsible for providing direct patient care in the context of a comprehensive reproductive health visit, in accordance with the Ottawa Women's Clinics' standards and guidelines, in an productive, sensitive, professional manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Job functions include but is not limited to:

Counselling

- Charting patient information, administering IV, drawing blood, recording vitals
- Prepares patients for the health care visit
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history
- Taking vital signs, blood pressure, hemoglobin levels, etc.
- Confirming purpose of visit or treatment, and reviews medications and allergies
- Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results
- Answer questions and obtain written consents
- Starting IV locks, drawing blood, and on-site testing of hemoglobin levels

Operating room

- Supports patient care delivery by assisting health care providers during examinations and procedures
- Setup, clean, sanitize and prepare the OR for patients
- Starting intravenous locks and venipuncture (would be an asset)
- Administering IV and operating room medication
- Dispensing and administering IV, drugs, medications and controlled substances as directed by a physician
- Performs limited pelvic ultrasounds for surgical patients, medical patients, patient’s undecided about surgery, and follow-up ultrasounds
- Provides intra-operative ultrasound guidance to ensure the image allows determination of procedure completeness makes adjustments to equipment as required
- Completes written documentation for use in medical treatment
- Inventories and orders supplies for the OR and recovery area
- Inventories ultrasound room and recovery area supplies and orders as necessary
- Keeps ultrasound and emergency equipment in good order by following operating instructions and notifies Health Center Manager if repairs or maintenance is needed

Recovery room management





- Monitoring patient’s post-surgery
- Answering patient’s questions
- Administering IV fluids, monitoring vital signs, administering medication
- Charting and maintaining patient data in EMR
- Remind patients to contact the clinic for any questions, need to attend the ER and follow up plans with family physicians
- Patient discharge ensuring and documenting discharge criteria (Aldrete)
- Performs follow up duties on laboratory and ultrasound results via email, text and phone conversations

Reprocessing

- Clean and sterilize instruments
- Maintain sterilization log and processes
- Follows and adheres to reprocessing standards
- Provide assistance to the OR nurse
- Completion of IPAC reprocessing certification (supported by the clinic)

OTHER GENERAL JOB DUTIES

General job duties will include:

- Maintains patient data in EMR/EHR and adheres to documentation standards to support efficient claims processing
- Adheres to clinic goals and policies regarding professionalism, minimizing patient wait time in the clinic and on the phone
- Adheres to a system for addressing patient complaints, and implementing patient satisfaction surveys following each visit
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information, patient nonpublic personal information, and personal health information, as well as records directly or indirectly identifying any person currently or formerly receiving services from the clinic
- Complies with clinic confidentiality policies and procedures

24/7 Nurse Access Line

The Registered Nurse agrees to provide professional nursing services as part of the 24/7 support phone line,



ensuring timely, accurate, and compassionate guidance to patients during non-regular hours of operation. This includes responding to inquiries, responding to emergency support, offering advice within the scope of the nurse’s expertise, and escalating issues to appropriate healthcare providers when necessary. The Nurse will maintain a high level of availability and responsiveness, following the protocols and guidelines set forth by the Clinic. The Nurse understands that this responsibility may require flexibility with work hours and the ability to manage a range of clinical concerns, always ensuring continuity of care and support.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Current valid RN license in Ontario
- MDR certification
- Experience in reprocessing and sterilization techniques
- Ability to work flexible schedule
- ACLS certification preferred
- OB/GYN or family planning experience preferred
- HIGHLY PREFERRED FRENCH Bilingual

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

- Commits to Saturday clinics
- Skill in Ultra sound
- Ability to relate to diverse communities
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Work independently and as a team member
- Possess a warm, caring manner
- Ability to physically assist a patient in distress
- Ability to work under pressure
- Computer skills desirable
- Professional appearance and attitude
- Availability to work flexible hours, as required
- Strong commitment to the goals, quality healthcare and excellent customer service
- Family planning experience desirable

Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON K1P 5N2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

Language:

- French (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Registered Nurse (RN) License (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Nurse (Downtown)
🏢 Yenott, Ottawa Women's Clinic
📍 Downtown