RPN, Operating Room, Regular Part-time, Stratford/Clinton

POSTED DATE: January 12, 2023 POSTING #034-23 (CUPE Service)

HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE - OPERATING ROOM
Stratford and Clinton sites
Regular Part-time
(Shifts: 8-hour shifts, days, evenings, weekends, on-call, 7 days/week may be subject to change)

REPORTS TO: Manager, Surgical Services

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible

SALARY: $29.98 to $31.79 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current Registration and Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
- Operating Room Nurse Certificate from a recognized program
- Appropriate added nursing skills, i.e., medication, d/c IV, catheterization
- Asepsis Course, CPR
- Knowledge of surgical equipment/instruments/ procedures
- Two years recent operating room (perioperative) experience preferred

ABILITIES:
- Ability to return to work within 20 minutes when on standby /on-call
- Ability to plan and organize effectively
- Ability to respond appropriately in an emergency
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing continuing education

APPLICANTS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.

*Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications for the position may be considered for a training opportunity

**Applicants may be eligible for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Support Program for Nurses programs**

Please be advised that we are no longer accepting emailed or paper-based resumes. Please submit a complete resume by visiting our job opportunities page on our website: www.hpha.ca

As a part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance requires that all staff have received the required doses of COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. We know that we are strengthened by a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to: Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, persons who identify as women and persons of marginalized sexual orientation and gender identities. Upon individual requests, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.