RPN Specialty Care - OBGYN

RPN Specialty Care – OB/GYN

Temporary Part Time

Requisition #: 1226

Position Overview

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in the OB/GYN department plays a crucial role in delivering patient-centered care in a collaborative and dynamic setting.

In support of OB/GYN providers and the healthcare team, the RPN provides comprehensive care to women in various stages of health, including pre-natal, post-natal, and gynecological care.

This includes conducting patient health assessments, supporting medical procedures, providing health education, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure the highest quality of care.

The RPN will be responsible for delivering compassionate patient care, assisting with procedures, performing clinical tasks, maintaining accurate patient records, and ensuring smooth office operations, all while adhering to safety and infection control protocols.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Patient Care & Assessment

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care, ensuring a positive and supportive experience for all patients.
• Assess patients’ symptoms and medical history, identifying urgent concerns and escalating to the OB/GYN provider when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding their health concerns, care plans, follow-up steps, and the scheduling of future appointments, tests, and procedures.
• Perform initial patient assessments including vital signs, and document the reason for the visit, allergies, medications, and medical history in the EMR.
• Prepare patients for procedures, offering clear instructions and ensuring comfort and safety.
• Assist OB/GYN providers with exams, procedures (e. g., LEEP, colposcopies), and other clinical tasks.
• Provide health education and counseling, offering support for disease prevention and patient health management.
• Assist with pre- and post-natal care, including patient education and emotional support for both mothers and families.

Clinical Procedures

• Assist in medical procedures and patient assessments, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and other treatments via injection or other routes as directed by the OB/GYN provider.
• Collect and prepare samples for laboratory tests (e. g., urine samples, swabs) while following strict infection control protocols.
• Assist in minor office procedures such as wound care, dressing changes, and routine gynecological tests.
• Ensure all necessary materials are prepared and assist during physical exams and medical procedures.

Clinical Documentation & Patient Communication

• Maintain accurate patient records in the electronic health record (EMR), documenting assessments, interventions, and care plans in a timely manner.
• Monitor and prioritize patient communications through the EMR, ensuring follow-up on urgent messages and inquiries.
• Ensure proper documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
• Process prescription renewal requests promptly, ensuring accuracy and compliance with medical protocols.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure clear communication and documentation regarding patient referrals, requisitions, and follow-up actions.

Administrative Support

• Assist with office operations, including scheduling appointments, managing patient flow, and ensuring efficient office processes.
• Review health maintenance reports to identify patients due for screenings or follow-up visits.
• Help manage referrals and requisitions, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to specialists or service providers.
• Maintain organized patient records, ensuring proper filing of documents, reports, and forms.

Infection Control & Safety

• Follow strict infection control procedures to ensure patient safety and prevent the spread of infections diseases.
• Ensure that exam rooms and equipment are sanitized and ready for patient use.
• Assist with the maintenance of safety protocols, including checking sharps containers, immunization fridge, and other safety-related tasks

Collaboration & Team Support

• Work collaboratively with OB/GYN providers, nurse practitioners, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in team meetings and patient care discussions, contributing to improving patient care and office processes.
• Provide support to other areas of the department as needed, including assisting with patient documentation, processing referrals, and managing office flow.

Professional Accountability

• Practice in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act, the Nursing Act, College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards, organizational policies, and applicable legislation.
• Maintain current knowledge of professional standards, evidence-informed practice, and organizational policies.
• Participate in mandatory education, orientation, continuing education, and competency maintenance activities.
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education, Licensure & Certification

• Registered Practical Nurse with a valid Certificate of Registration with The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in good standing

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong clinical skills with experience in obstetrics, gynecology, or women’s health.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems (e. g., Epic, or similar software).
• Excellent communication skills, with a patient-centered approach to interacting with patients and healthcare providers.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks while ensuring high standards of accuracy and patient care.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to collaborate well within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the best possible care for patients.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate GHC's values of respect, kindness, compassion, and accountability in all aspects of work.

Compensation

$28.96 - $31.32

Union

CUPE

POD Area

773 Great Northern Road - OB/GYN

Positions

1

Selection Process

Please apply through our ADP Career Center by end of day August 6, 2026.

Interested applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume indicating their qualifications for the position by the application deadline. The ADP Workforce Now Career Centre includes built-in technology that evaluates applications against job posting requirements and assigns a score based on relevant criteria.

Those selected for interviews will be required to demonstrate their qualifications and required skills and abilities as outlined above. Group Health Centre is committed to an application and interview process and work environment that is fair, equitable, inclusive and barrier free.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code/AODA. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the application or interview process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at 705-759-5513. We thank all applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.