Registered Practical Nurse

Position Overview

The Registered Practical Nurse applies public health knowledge, techniques, and skills to promote health and wellness and prevent disease in accordance with the Ontario Public Health Standards and associated Protocols and Guidelines; and the Health Protection and Promotion Act and associated Regulations.

The Registered Practical Nurse promotes public health through such activities as assisting Public Health Nurses and Registered Nurses in the provision of mandated public health programs and clinical related services. Meeting the provision of service within Sexual Health, Vaccine Preventable Disease, Tuberculosis, and Sexually Transmitted Infection program areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties:
•Schedule appointments
•Provide telephone nursing services
•Maintain clinical files, documentation and statistics
•Conduct pregnancy tests
•Draw blood for lab tests
•Dispense prescriptions and other contraceptives
•Maintain vaccines and supplies for clinics
•Administer and record immunizations given in clinics
•Maintain vaccine usage database
•Conduct TB skin tests
•Use teaching to explain concepts of public health practice, including possible consequences and resolutions using both written and oral communication skills
•Collaborate with other health care providers
•Assist in the training and orientation of students and other personnel as assigned
•Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities and maintain current professional knowledge of practices, trends, regulations, techniques, procedures, equipment, sampling and documentation
•Responsible for professional competence as a Registered Practical Nurse in accordance with applicable legislation and County policy

Administration Duties:
•Maintain accurate and up-to-date charting and records of daily activities
•Maintain contact with other professional organizations and agencies directly or indirectly with public health programs and services
•Assist in developing and evaluating programs, protocols, and strategies
•Promote good interagency relationships
•Record information for purposes of month end reports and statistical analysis

General:
•Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
•Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis
These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Requirements
Direct Supervision: Not applicable
Indirect Supervision: Not applicable
Functional Authority: Not applicable

Qualifications

Minimum Formal Education:
•Grade 12 plus post-secondary diploma in Practical Nursing (Two Years)
•Ontario Practical Nurse Registration Examination of the College of Nurses of Ontario

Experience:
•6 months to 1 year

The County of Lambton is an equal opportunity employer servicing our diverse communities. The County of Lambton is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This information is available in an alternative format upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability. Although we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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