Registered Nurse

# Summary 

Job Title	Registered Nurse
Employment Type (Full-Time etc.)	Full time, Permanent, Quest Community Health Centre
Total Hours of work per week	37.5 per week
Compensation Amount / Range	$71,412.97 to $88,268.54 annually
Existing Vacancy	☒Yes ☐ No
Is Artificial Intelligence used for screening or assessment of candidates	☐Yes ☒ No

# About the organization 

Quest Community Health Centre is a dynamic non-profit, interdisciplinary health care organization. Our holistic model of care focuses on primary care, illness prevention, health promotion, community capacity building and service integration.

Quest CHC delivers healthcare that addresses the underlying social determinants of health, such as poverty, housing, unemployment and food security, all which have a significant impact on health outcomes.

Quest CHC is committed to providing high quality primary health care and social services to residents throughout the Niagara Region. As such, Quest CHC supports and encourages opportunities for continuous learning and career growth for our team.

# About the position 

1. Provide primary health care services within the scope of the RN professional standards including physical assessment, screening, triage, health education/counselling, history taking, managing lab requisitions, referral and follow-up, conducting prenatal, early years and other clinics, and other clinical activities according to the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice. This includes consultation with medical staff and other providers when the client’s condition requires care beyond the scope of practice (RN).
2. Ensure appropriate comprehensive treatment is provided by maintaining complete and accurate charts and medical records and participating in chart reviews and case conferences.
3. Complete intake and coordinate treatment plans.
4. Participate in activities required to ensure the clinic is fully equipped, adequately supplied and meets infection control standards, and that controlled substances are monitored and accounted for. This includes monitoring and ordering medications, medical equipment and supplies, and equipment management systems.
5. Act as part of an interdisciplinary team which assists with the development, analysis and implementation of policies and procedures for the benefit of improvement to the delivery of health care services.
6. Supervise students/learners by providing competent leadership, orientation, developing and scheduling of training and learning plans including shared client contact.
7. Coordinate workflow of medical services and provide functional guidance to the Primary Care Team, including volunteers.
8. Participating in the Integrated Community Lead (ICL) Model, which includes participating in community meetings, organizing and hosting, and follow-up for the ICL model for complex care needs clients (eg. Health Link clients).
9. Develop and maintain document management and distribution systems to ensure the medical staff are aware of and oriented to new information, equipment and procedures.
10. Maintain and update medical directives, protocols and procedures in collaboration with Nurse Practitioners, Physicians and Program Director.
11. Conduct presentations, facilitate workshops, and group meetings as well as participate in program planning and community initiatives.
12. Participate in various service evaluation/Quality initiatives such as Client Experience Surveys, Chart Audits, and Clinical Best Practice Guideline adherence measures.
13. Participate in and share responsibility for the on-call coverage offered by Quest CHC.
14. Develop and maintain strong ties to other professionals and community members.
15. Provide input for development of strategic plans and attend and participate in staff meetings and special projects as assigned.
16. Work within the full scope of practice. Meet organizational quality and quantity of work standards. Comply with applicable medical directives, policies, regulations, ethical standards and legislation, identifying any areas of noncompliance.
17. Promote the mission, vision, values and philosophy of care developed by Quest CHC.
18. Participate and comply with all health and safety processes and initiatives to ensure the organization remains a safe workplace.
19. Maintain and develop professional competence through training or appropriate continuing education.

# Qualifications

 Education 

• Possession of an undergraduate degree in nursing from a recognized university, or a combination of education and experience as sanctioned by the College of Nurses of Ontario is required. 
• Current and valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Experience 

• 2 to 4 years’ experience in a community setting or combined community, hospital and or public health environment. 
• Experience supporting individuals without a healthcare provider who are also experiencing mental health, addictions or concurrent disorders, street-involved populations (homeless, under-housed, sex trade workers), isolated seniors, sexually and gender diverse populations (2SLGBTQ+), at-risk children, youth and families. Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. 
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams is an asset. 
• Experience in working with hazardous chemicals and materials and associated preventive measures outline/required by product Safety Data Sheets and WHMIS

Skills and Abilities 

• Awareness of, and sensitivity to, the health issues of the community. 
• Familiar with Community Health Centre model of needs and wellbeing. 
• Ability to provide compassionate, respectful, non-judgmental and culturally competent care to priority populations. 
• Knowledge or willingness to learn approaches to care, including harm reduction, trauma informed, client driven care, and motivational interviewing. 
• Strong interview skills and ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and orally. Proficiency in other languages is an asset. 
• Ability to function independently in potentially difficult situations and the ability to decide what presenting conditions are a priority. 
• Ability to deal with disruptive behaviour, crisis management and de-escalation. 
• Ability to plan and organize assigned duties.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with multi-disciplinary team, clients and service providers.  Ability to problem-solve and apply sound judgment. Proficiency in the use of computer software such as Microsoft Office and electronic medical records such as PS Suites. 
• Knowledgeable with resources within the community and methods of access.