What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse RN position at RT Medical?
Registered Nurse
At RT Medical, we’re committed to providing the best quality services to support our patients and customers in their health and wellness needs. This commitment includes supporting all our team members however we can.
This role is for the following areas:
- Scarborough (this involves commuting as far as Whitby)
- Ajax
- Whitby
- Oshawa
Registered Nurses with RT Medical enjoy many perks.
Perks
- Flexible schedules with full and part-time Careers
- Company-sponsored health and dental benefits for you and your family
- Possible loyalty bonus
- Paid sick days
- Paid orientation and paid training
- Educational assistance program
- Employee referral program
- Monthly travel allowance
Job Description
Registered Nurses provide care to individuals who need assistance as they deal with the effects of aging, injury, surgery, or illness.
Please note that this position is for agency staffing support with the potential of homecare services.
- The role will include:
- In collaboration with the patient/family/caregiver and other health care professionals, help formulate a plan of care based on patient assessment
- Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plan(s) and adjust accordingly in consultation with the patient/family/caregiver and other health care professionals
- Act as a patient advocate by protecting and promoting patient rights
- Travel within your region between patients’ homes
- Providing services in a variety of settings which may include in-home, clinic, retirement home or school
- Performing other clinical duties as required
- Experience in wound care, IV medications and re-sites, catheter care, compression/VAC and ostomy care considered an asset
- Delegate as required within your scope of practice
Qualifications
- Have one of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BScN)
- Bachelor of Nursing degree (BN)
- Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario
- Experience as a visiting nurse, visiting registered nurse, visiting registered practical nurse, and/or community nurse considered an asset
- Physical ability to stand, bend, walk, crouch, kneel and reach, ability to lift 50lbs (23 kg) independently, ability to assist clients with standing, walking, and sitting; ability to reposition clients in bed
- Valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR
- Updated immunization records (including completion of a two-step tuberculosis test within the last 6 months)
- Clear criminal background check, and Vulnerable sector check are required upon hire
- Ability to interact with others in a caring, tactful and courteous manner
- Excellent problem solving, time management, and crisis resolution skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Valid G2/G driver's license and access to a reliable car
- Ability to use phone applications
Requirements
- Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six months
- Submission of proof of three COVID vaccinations
- TB test completed within 6 months to a year
- Immunization record
- Up-to-date CPR and First Aid certification
- Mask Fit
About Us
RT Medical is a patient-focused healthcare company specializing in staffing agency, home care, self-testing products ranging from pregnancy and fertility to COVID-19 and flu, and virtual care and wellness services.
For private and government-run care facilities facing staffing challenges, we offer the services of our dedicated team for staffing support.
RT Medical’s Continuous Care options provide compassionate ongoing assistance to help increase independent living at home where we offer services directly to the client.
We are committed to providing the best quality products and services to support our patients and customers in their health and wellness needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RT Medical proudly celebrates the diversity in our country and amongst our staff. We strongly encourage applications from people of under-represented communities, including Indigenous, migrant, people of color and LGBTQ2S individuals.