Delivering health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management programs for the Algonquin Family Health Team (AFHT) in a primary care office setting, as a member of the primary care interprofessional team. The Primary Care RN will work 2-3 days per week with staff and physicians to assist patients with their health. The RN will report to the AFHT Executive Director.
Duties Include:
- Well Baby/Well Child Visits
- Immunization Program
- Chronic Disease Injections
- Acute Care/ER avoidance
- Hypertension treatment
- Taking and recording vital signs and medical histories
- Preparing clinic/examination rooms
- Preparing patients for examination
- Changing dressings
- Removing sutures
- Administering injections
- Drawing blood
- Adhere to safe work practices.
Physical and Working Conditions:
- Periods of sitting and standing
- Office and clinic environment
- Occasionally required to move equipment and/or patients
- Multiple demands and distractions
- Attention to detail required
- Probable exposure to infectious conditions
- Stress related to professional isolation and interaction with charged situations and individuals is possible.
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Gain knowledge of resources to refer patients to and follow up with plans
- Have or be willing to gain knowledge in well babies and women’s health
- Have or willing to gain knowledge in the administering of immunizations and educating the patient
- Broad knowledge of chronic diseases (cancer, diabetes, bowel disease) to help educate patients and administer their medications
- Basic nursing skills (BP monitoring, removal of sutures/staples, wound management, ear syringing)
The AFHT offers benefits and pension.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward resume and cover letter to: Donna Hildebrand by e-mail (donna.hildebrand@algonquinfht.ca) by October 30th, 2026.
While we thank all who apply, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.
