Telemedicine Registered Practical Nurse (Full-time Permanent)

Kenora, ON

Description

Under the direction of the Manager of Ambulatory Programs, the Telemedicine RPN provides Telemedicine services to patients, families, physicians, hospital staff and external partners. The telemedicine nurse plans, organizes, and implements Telemedicine activities within the organization and assists clients is health care system navigation. The telemedicine provides hands-on patient care and participates in telemedicine visits with patients and families.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 2 weeks paid vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes basic life insurance, short/long-term disability coverage, and voluntary custom options
• Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan coverage that includes short-term sick pay and long-term disability
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum of two (2) years recent experience in Clinical Nursing
• Demonstrated highly developed physical assessment skills
• Reliable attendance record
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to perform effectively & efficiently under stressful situations
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal & communication skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with physicians, hospital, and external organization personnel
• Current certification in WHMIS (within the last 12 months)
• Certification in CPR (Healthcare Provider Level) & demonstrated continuing competence in CPR through bi-annual recertification
• Certification in IV Therapy for RPN’s with demonstrated ongoing competence
• Ability to work flexible hours, including days/evenings/weekends
• Demonstrated knowledge of an adherence to integrating the principles of patient safety and risk management into their daily work roles and responsibilities
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety policy and principles
• Knowledge of First Nations culture an asset

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient-centre healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.