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Registered Practical Nurse - Same Day Surgery - Regular Full Time (221556)

Employer
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Closing date
Jul 26, 2022

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Discipline
Registered Practical Nurse
Work Setting
Hospital / Health Centre
Area of Practice
General Nursing, Surgery
Hours
Full-time
Job postings: Nursing (RN / RPN) Apply for position Registered Practical Nurse - Same Day Surgery - Regular Full Time (221556) Toronto, ON, CA Posted: 5/10/2022 2:03:43 PM

We currently have a Regular Full Time opportunity for a Registered Practical Nurse in the Same Day Surgery at our Bayview campus.

Hours of Work: Weekdays: Days and Evenings; 8 hrs; As per schedule

Weekend: Days and Evenings; 8 hrs; as per schedule

Summary of Duties

We are seeking an experienced RPN with current surgical experience, including pre-operative and post-operative assessment, and discharge experience. The individual must have strong clinical assessment skills and organizational abilities to provide a high level of patient care in the immediate pre-operative and post-operative phase.

The primary responsibility of the RPN includes physical and psychological assessment, instruction and preparation of patients undergoing a variety of surgeries.

The RPN should have an ability to adapt to a fast-changing and stressful environment

And be able to provide physical assistance with patient mobilization, transfers and ambulation.

The RPN will be responsible for providing post-operative health teaching on recovery and pain management. The Same Day RPN must support the philosophy of Person- Centred Care and the Mission Vision and Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The RPN works closely with the RN and other

Qualifications/Skills
  • Current Ontario College of Nurses Registration
  • Diploma in RPN mandatory
  • Current BCLS certification required
  • Minimum 1-2 years recent surgical experience required
  • Successful completion of Physical Assessment course
  • Venipuncture IV certification and phlebotomy skills required
  • Successful completion of Medication Administration course
  • Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and ability to prioritize in a stressful environment required
  • Excellent computer skills required
  • In-depth knowledge of the effects of General and Regional Anaesthetics
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent time management and organization skills
  • Proven ability to promote Client Centered Care in a clinic environment

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume (in one document) quoting 221556 to:

Human Resources
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

To apply, please click ''Apply for Position'' at the bottom of this page.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Sunnybrook, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital's obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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