Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Immigrant Health Clinic - Part-time 0.5

VON Canada

Windsor, ON

Number of positions available : 1
Salary To be discussed
Part time
Permanent job
Published on August 14th, 2024
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Description

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.5 FTE)
Program: Immigrant Health Clinic/Visiting Nursing
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 37.5
Work Schedule: Days (Mon to Fri, No weekends, 09:00am - 5:30pm)
Union/Bargaining Unit: CUPE
On Call:\u00A0No

Job Summary:\u00A0

You will provide safe, client-centered health care in the\u00A0Health Clinic\u00A0using the nursing process, scope and standards of clinical practice established by VON and the College of Nurses of Ontario and principles of quality management. You have the opportunity to contribute to VON\u2019s responsibility for developing programs to meet community health needs.\u00A0

Arabic, French or Spanish as a second language is considered an asset

Responsibilities:

Provide and manage high quality, appropriate and cost effective nursing care to all individuals and/or families in the\u00A0clinic who are assigned to their care
Responsible to teach and delegate tasks and functions to different levels of workers and to family members and others in accordance with the standards and scope of practice as determined by VON and the College of Nurses of Ontario
Comply with all standards, policies, procedures and legislative requirements
Participate as a member of the health care team in relevant committees and working groups

Qualifications:

Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current CPR and First Aid certification will be requested
2 to 5 years of clinical experience in a clinic setting
Demonstrated skill in observation, independent assessment, health teaching, communication and interpersonal relationship building
Good oral and written communication skills and problem-solving abilities
Critical thinking skills
Experience using electronic medical records/ computer technology
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team
Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver\u2019s license and proof of vehicle insurance
The successful candidate must be proficient in both verbal and written\u00A0Arabic\u00A0language to be able to relate effectively to the population of the clinic.
A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon the start of your employment
A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required.\u00A0\u00A0
The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required
Arabic, French or Spanish as a second language is considered an asset

Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.\u00A0

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants):\u00A0If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s).\u00A0If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its\u2019 discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.