Registered Nurse (Casual)

TheRole:

Medcan is recruiting for acasual Clinic Nurse (RN)to join our clinic inMarkham. We areseekingan experienced and client-focused professional with a great attitude who can work independently and as part of a team. The role is accountable for the effective delivery of screening and primary care nursing services for clients during their clinic appointments and other Medcan services.

This role also includes work as a Nurse Consultant acting as the main point of contact for patients providing guidanceeducationand support. The role works closely with a small multi-disciplinary team of physicians and client coordinators to providetimelycommunication of results and follow up care to the client.

This position islocatedat MedcansMarkhamlocation at600 Cochrane Dr. This is a casual position working 8.5-hour shiftswith a 30-minute unpaid break during clinic hours. Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 1 shift per month primarily for vacation and/or Saturday coverage.

What Youll Do:

• Immunization and vaccination education and administration

• Health assessment and teaching on cardiac risk factors immunizations and other nursing responsibilities

• Primary Care Nursing procedures such as ear syringing dressing changes suture/staple removal andassistingthe Physicians with basic nursing skills

• Administration of maintenance medications such as Vitamin B12 testosterone and allergy serums

• Perform venipuncture process bloodsamplesandmaintainaccurateclient and specimen records in the LIS.

• Monitoring andfacilitatingthe flow of patients through the Clinic

• Travel Clinic client education and vaccination

• Administrative duties including inventory and supplies orderingmaintainingcold chain for vaccine supply according toVaccine Storage and Handling Guidelines

• Providing clients with education and guidanceregardinghealthy lifestyle navigation of the health care system and support and counselingregardingnew diagnoses.

• Coordinate follow up care for clients including scheduling appointments and providing follow up care such as results and prescription renewals.

• Communication and explanation of results

• Case Management

• Triaging client calls

• Coordinate with others team to ensure exceptional delivery of service for all clients

What Youll Need:

• Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• 1-5 years of nursing experience

• Nursing experience in a primary care environment is essential

• Experience with phlebotomy

• Good understanding of publicly funded vaccine schedule and travel vaccines is an asset

• Current CPR/BCLS certification

• Superior verbal written and electronic communication skills

• Experience in travel health occupational health and pediatric nursing is an asset

• Proficiencyin MS OutlookExceland Word

• Great organization and time management skills

This is a casual position working 8.5-hour shifts with a 30-minute unpaid break during clinic hours. Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 1 shift per month primarily for vacation and/or Saturday coverage.

This role sits primarily at ourMarkhamclinic but requires flexibility to commute to our Toronto clinic at 150 York St. for training periods. Training requirements will be discussed in further detail if you are selected for an interview.