OTN Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse
Ontario Telemedicine Network
1 Part-time Position - 45 hours bi-weekly
Peterborough Office
Job Posting # OTNRN 03 15
Summary
CMHA HKPR Branch is an accredited Mental Heath agency seeking a part-time Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse
to provide assessment and facilitation for members of the community accessing the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) as a
means of obtaining consultation and assessment from specialists across the province of Ontario through OTN videoconference
and in person, as arranged.
Responsibilities
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Receives and facilitates OTN referrals through email, faxes and telephone inquiries and walk-in contacts;
Contacts physicians’ offices to obtain patient information;
Communicates with referred individuals and doctors to schedule clinic appointments via OTN scheduling network,
and on site for in-person consultations;
Assists and supports patients through the process of medical or psychiatric consultation. This includes, but is not
limited to:
o Attending OTN consultations with patients and doctors, when required, to conduct physical assessments or
other nursing duties, as required, by the consulting physician during the consultation;
o Assisting patient and doctor with communication, as well as understanding instructions from physicians;
o After consultations, supporting patients as needed in dealing with the immediate impact of the consultation
and clarifying the outcomes and follow-up instructions for patients;
o Assisting patients with other referrals as ordered by consulting physician or as requested by patients;
Uses email and telephone to send follow-up appointment reminders and related communications to patients and
their support staff;
Performs various general administrative tasks including emailing, faxing and photocopying patient information;
Maintains patient medical records in a confidential and organized manner and completes related electronic and hard
copy documentation in accordance with CMHA OTN policies and procedures;
Files and/or scans reports and faxes on CRMS;
Transcribes and follow doctor’s orders including possible administration of medications.
Qualifications
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The following are requirements of this position:
o Being a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse in good standing with the Ontario College of Nurses, RNAO or
RPNAO;
o Four or more years of related experience is required, with experience in a mental health field being preferred;
o Demonstrated ability to take initiative and develop new programs to meet identified gaps in service;
o Experience with administration, injection, side effects and iatrogenic manifestations or psychotropic
medications, especially the newer neuroleptics;
o Solid health assessment skills, sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills;
o Ability to provide education to staff, patients and community members about health and wellness, and
medication management;
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
o Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the community;
o Strong organization skills;
o Solid computer skills; knowledge of Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and electronic patient records;
o Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screening;
The following are assets of this position:
o Knowledge of Information Technology Systems (e.g. OTN equipment knowledge);
o Knowledge regarding Metabolic Syndrome and management;
Compensation
Deadline for Applications: Monday, March 16, 2015
Please reference the specific posting # in your cover letter.
Mail
Human Resources Dept.
CMHA HKPR Branch
415 Water Street
Peterborough, ON K9H 3L9
Fax
Email
Website
705-748-4078
hr@cmhahkpr.ca
www.cmhahkpr.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
CMHA HKPR Branch endorses the principles of workplace equity and workforce diversity.
Qualified designated members are encouraged to apply.