Collingwood Hybrid Nurse

Posted:
8/20/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Ontario, Canada ⋅ Collingwood, Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

About Us:


Established over 30 years ago, Medcan is a global leader in assessing clients' overall well-being and inspiring them to live well. Medcan has a comprehensive range of diagnostic assessments, which, in combination with innovative programs tailored to specific needs, are designed to successfully reach improved health outcomes.

Over 80 physicians and specialists, alongside a broad roster of complementary health care disciplines, provide health and lifestyle management services on site and by video consult for individuals, families and organizations. Our team of 700+ staff see clients virtually and physically from our downtown Toronto and Oakville clinics.

Hybrid Nurse, Dedicated Care Collingwood

The Role:

Medcan is recruiting for a Hybrid Nurse (RN) to join our Dedicated Care Team.

We are seeking an experienced and client-focused professional with a great attitude who can work independently and as part of a team. This role includes on-site Clinic Nurse responsibilities at Medcan’s new Collingwood location (40 Huron Street, Unit #202). The Clinic Nurse 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 includes remote work as a Dedicated Care Nurse Consultant, acting as the main point of contact for patients providing guidance, education and support. The role works closely with a small multi-disciplinary team of physicians and client coordinators to provide timely communication of results and follow up care to the client.

This is a permanent role with full-time hours scheduled primarily during business hours, 8am-5:30pm, Monday through Saturday. Occasional Statutory Holiday shifts may be required on rotation. The role is accountable for carrying a pager for on-call coverage on rotation with the team every 6-8 weeks. The successful candidate will receive a quarterly shift schedule outlining on-site and remote shifts, including two Saturday shifts per month (remote).

This role reports to Site Manager, Collingwood.

The Accountabilities:

  • 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, and assisting the Physicians with basic nursing skills
  • Administration of maintenance medications such as Vitamin B12, testosterone, and allergy serums
  • Monitoring and facilitating the flow of patients through the Clinic
  • Travel Clinic client education and vaccination
  • Administrative duties including inventory and supplies ordering, maintaining cold chain for vaccine supply according to Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidelines
  • Reception coverage for breaks as needed
  • Providing clients with education and guidance regarding healthy lifestyle, navigation of the health care system, and support and counseling regarding new 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

The Requirements:

  • 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
  • Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel and Word
  • Great organization and time management skills

Our Benefits:

Medcan’s philosophy of Live Well, For Life applies not only to our clients, but also our valued staff members. We provide paid Wellness Days along with a variety of programs to help our employees manage their mental and physical well-being. We offer special employee rates on fitness sessions, in-house specialty services, and a complimentary membership to our clinic to name a few.

This position comes with an attractive total compensation package including a competitive compensation model, a comprehensive benefits plan, RRSP matching, and a genuine opportunity to grow. We offer hybrid/flexible work arrangements to help Medcanners balance their work and personal or family needs

We also have employee perks to continue to help our staff Live Well, For Life.

This includes complimentary group fitness sessions as well as an on-site healthy lunch program provided by our own food and catering brand, Nourish. We also provide interactive webinars hosted by our in-house experts focused on Eat, Move, Think. Our enhanced benefits package is just one of the reasons why we continue to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted. No phone calls and no agencies please.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility:

Medcan is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. We continuously work to provide a fair opportunity for all staff to participate and succeed at work, creating a sense of belonging, respect and a place that values the unique perspectives and lived experiences of each member of our team. We recognize the value of diversity in attributes such as age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation and attractionality, ethnicity, race, colour, nationality, family and marital status, ability, religion and belief, freedom of thought, and any other characteristic that makes you unique. If these principles resonate with you, we encourage you to apply!


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