OTN Registered Practical Nurse

Please note this is an internal posting and is only available to current employees of C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R..

Location:

Peterborough

Status:
Full-Time Temporary (12 months)

Posting#: OTN-RPN-FTT-02-26

Wage: $31.84 to $33.32 per hour

Final date to receive applications: 12:00 Noon on March 10, 2026

• Acts as an organizational point of contact for clinical telemedicine and is responsible for the delivery of high-quality telemedicine services within the organization.
• Completes nursing assessments as required by the consulting physician, which may include, blood pressure, weight, health assessment and follow up as required.
• Receives and facilitates O.T.N. and psychiatry referrals through email, faxes, telephone or walk-in contacts.
• Contacts physician’s offices to obtain client information.
• Schedules for appointments through scheduling services
• Supports communication between patients and physicians, including supporting clients in their understanding of instructions, where appropriate.
• Provides post-appointment client support in dealing with the immediate impact of the consultation and providing clarification around consultation outcomes, as well as follow up instructions for patients
• Assists patients in completing referrals as directed by the physician or requested by the patient.
• Maintains patient medical records in accordance with C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.’s policies and procedures, and with applicable privacy legislation and policies/procedures.
• Transcribes and follows doctor’s recommendations, including possible injections of medications.
• Provides support to both internal and external programs on telemedicine processes and technology.
• Completes general administrative tasks including emailing, faxing and photocopying patient information as required for smooth clinic operations.
• In conjunction with the O.T.N. coordinator and clinic psychiatrists, acts as a liaison /point of contact for clinical activities, this can include but is not limited to updates for network, policies, contact information, including communication of this information internally, as necessary.
• Performs a role in ongoing quality improvement to clinic operations and to the development of a nursing community of practice within C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.

• Complete all required documentation and statistical activities for C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.
• Accurate and timely completion of all other administrative documentation including time sheets, expense claims, vacation and time-off requests, and training requests.
• Accurate and timely completion of progress notes, as per agency policy, on client record, in conjunction with data collection processes of service delivery partners, Nursing Assessments, metabolic monitoring, Medication Reconciliation and Best Possible Medication History summaries.
• Participate in completion of mental health nursing assessments

• In conjunction with the O.T.N. Coordinator and clinic psychiatrists, liaises with hospitals and medical agencies to establish and maintain contacts to enhance the services provided to the members of the community requiring appointments and follow up through the clinic.
• Acts as an organizational point of contact for clinical telemedicine.
• In conjunction with the O.T.N. Coordinator, and clinic psychiatrists participates in community outreach activities through the development of collaborative partnerships and through presentations, education and visits to community agencies and services.
• With direction from the Program Manager, participates as an active member of the O.T.N. community of practice, attending regular meetings, disseminating information back to the O.T.N. team.
• On an occasional rotational basis, fill in for other Nurses in other C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. programs, during periods of absence, to ensure service continuation.

• Participate cooperatively in the agency performance management process/system.
• Stay current on relevant legislation and best practices, current research, policies and procedures.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and mandatory training.
• Actively engage and participate in supervisory…