Family Health Teams (FHTs) use a patient centered approach to primary health care that brings together doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, and other health care professionals to coordinate the highest possible quality of care for patients – when they need it and as close to home as possible. FHTS are a key component of Ontario’s health care plan to reduce wait times, improve access to doctors and nurses, and keep Ontarians healthy.
Registered Dietitian – 6 Month Full Time Contract
(Possibility of Permanent)
This 1.0 FTE position involves working 37.5 hours per week as a Registered Dietitian in our FHT.
Flexible work schedule and open to part-time hours if candidate prefers. This position is a collaborative position working with another CDE RD, CDE RN’s, other allied health professionals, and physicians within the team.
Position Summary:
· Development of nutrition care plans and counselling for patients
· Use a variety of teaching methods, client engagement, and empowerment modalities to facilitate behaviour change.
· Broad understanding of nutrition resources available in the community to support clients.
· Facilitate group education programs.
· Develop nutrition education resources.
· Participate in program planning and evaluation.
Experience within a primary health care setting, as well as flexibility to respond to a fluctuating workload and changing environment are important qualities. Member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario. As the focus is diabetes care, Certified Diabetes Educator is preferred. Proficiency in the use of electronic health records is an asset.
The Bancroft Community FHT is a HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) employer. This position is eligible for HOOPP.
Candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter to Sandra McGrath, Executive Director, Bancroft Community Family Health Team, at smcgrath@bancroftfht.com
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Registered Nurse (RAAM Clinic)
Full Time Permanent Position
This 1.0 FTE position involves working 37.5 hours per week as an RN in our Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic. The RAAM RN will work collaboratively with CMHA HPE Addictions and Mental Health Services to help some of the most vulnerable and marginalized members of our society. The RN’s clinical duties will include conducting patient interviews, recording medical histories, conducting physical and laboratory examinations, and collaborating with our primary care providers and clinic team to establish and assess treatment plans. The role will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, and will also involve liaising with social workers, case workers, and health care professionals, and providing counselling and education to patients and their families regarding addiction, relapse prevention, stress-reduction, and mental health topics.
The RN will maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the social determinants of health that create barriers to change for patients using substances and will work with other community partners to address them.
Responsibilities:
- Provide patient centred model of care for those with addictions
- Deliver a range of harm reduction supports
- Establish therapeutic relationships with patients
- Provide community outreach
- Collaborate with members of our interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate plans to support the patients with substance use
- Connect patients with other services in our community
- Work collaboratively with CMHA HPE Addictions and Mental Health Services to provide coordinated care
Qualifications:
- Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
- Understanding of addictions and substance use and knowledge of harm reduction strategies
- Awareness and understanding of the unique health care challenges in our rural community particularly the social determinants of health
Experience within primary health settings, as well as flexibility to respond to a fluctuating workload and changing environment are important qualities. Proficiency in the use of electronic health records is an asset. The Bancroft Community FHT is a HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) employer. This position is eligible for HOOPP.
Candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter by Monday, October 21, 2024 to Sandra McGrath, Executive Director, Bancroft Community Family Health Team, at smcgrath@bancroftfht.com
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Registered Practical Nurse
Casual On Call Position
This position involves working called-in shifts and covering illness and vacation leaves for Bancroft Community FHT and the Medical Clinic. You will be working a variety of shifts and days including evenings, weekends, and on-call. The ideal candidate will be positive, energetic, and compassionate.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensuring patient care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders, and other administrative policies
- Maintaining accurate clinical records, documented in accordance with CNO Standards as outlined according to protocols, within scope of practice and in accordance with the employer’s policies and procedures
- Liaising with physician’s/nurse practitioners and other staff to support patients and families
- Respond to a fluctuating workload and changing environment
Qualifications
- Current valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse is required
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and comprehension skills
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
If you have recently submitted your resume for another position please reapply.
Candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter to Sandra McGrath, Executive Director, Bancroft Community Family Health Team, at smcgrath@bancroftfht.com
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.