Registered Practical Nurse (Telemedicine)

Full Time Term (6 Month Term)

Department: Telemedicine

Reports To: Manager of Rehabilitation, Chronic Disease Programs and Pharmacy

The Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is seeking a licensed RPN who is responsible to assess, plan & provide interventions, utilizing the current Standards of Practice (RPN college of Nurses of Ontario), in accordance with the hospital goals and objectives, for assigned patients.

• Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario, as a licensed Registered Practical Nurse required;
• Current Basic CPR certificate required;
• Minimum six (6) months to one (1) year experience preferred;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary care team as required;
• Experience with organizing and running clinics and educational activities preferred;
• Experience with telemedicine equipment and appointment scheduling;
• Previous training in teleophthalmology exams required;
• Must be physically capable of performing duties of position.

• Ability to provide appropriate nursing interventions as outlined by the College of Nurses RPN Scope of Practice
• Must be able/available to work assigned rotation (8 hour tours)
• Ability to prioritize and organize conflicting tasks and schedules
• Demonstrated multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
• Ability to communicate and work with others effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing situations
• Ability to work with OTN and Hospital online scheduling systems
• Ability to perform teleopthamology assessments
• Ability to work in a case management role
• Regular and sustained attendance is essential for this position.
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary