Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)-Permanent- Full time -Markham Family Health Team

**Markham Family Health Team Job Posting** **Position: Registered Practical Nurse, Full Time** The Markham Family Health Team (MFHT) is seeking a full-time Registered Practical Nurse. This position will primarily be based at Markham Medical Centre, located at 6633 Highway 7 East, Markham, Ontario. The Markham Medical Centre FHO is comprised of 11 family physicians serving approximately 12,000 patients in the local community. This is a full-time position, 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. **Position Overview** The role of the Registered Practical Nurse within the Markham Family Health Team (MFHT), requires a knowledge of primary care nursing and the ability to function effectively in a team environment. The role also requires a high level of interpersonal skills to provide care for a diverse population of patients and their families in a compassionate manner. The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment is essential. Duties of the Registered Practical Nurses include, but are not limited to, assisting with performing vitals, injections and immunizations (B12, vaccines, flu shots, allergy shots, TB testing and other various injections), urine tests, ear syringing, assisting in Pap smears, preliminary workup for wellness and well baby visits, prenatal exams, removing sutures/staples, applying and changing dressings, entering immunizations and other medical data into EMR, ordering vaccines and swabs from Public Health, calling patients with messages as per directives from physicians, specimen prep, maintenance, organization stocking and cleaning of work and examination rooms. **Qualifications and Requirements** - Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario - RPN Diploma / Certificate of Competence (RPN) from approved program(s) - Current membership with RNAO or RPNAO - Excellent interpersonal skills re: patients and their families - Must be team focused and flexible; works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team - Excellent communication skills - Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines - Effectively uses the EMR for documentation, experience with Accuro is preferred - Proficient computer skills - CPR for Healthcare Provider Certification **Previous primary care nursing experience in a medical office is strongly preferred.** We appreciate everyone’s interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please email your resume and cover letter to **HR@markhamfht.com** Benefits: Health Benefits, HOOPP, Vacation Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * No weekends Education: * DCS / DEC (preferred) Licence/Certification: * CPR (preferred) * LPN/RPN (required) * Nursing (required) Work remotely: * No **Markham Family Health Team provided the following inclusive hiring information:** We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, c