Registered Nurse

The Role:

Medcan is recruiting for a full-time Clinic Nurse (RN) to join our clinic inYork Mills. 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 Year-Round Care 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 guidance,educationand 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 Medcan’sYork Millslocation at4120 Yonge St.

What You'll 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 ordering,maintainingcold 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 You'll 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 Outlook,Exceland Word

• Great organization and time management skills

This is a permanent full-time position working 8.5-hour shifts with a 30-minute unpaid break during business hours. Shifts will be scheduled Monday-Saturday, with the expectation of 1-2 Saturday shifts per month.This role sits primarily at ourYork Millsclinic 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.This role reports to Site Manager,York Mills