The Surgical Centre provides outpatient surgical services. In this exciting and dynamic environment, our team supports Urology and Gynecology procedures.

Hamilton Health fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 1-877-667-2700 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

1. Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
2. Completion of a post-diploma nursing courses: Pelvic Assessment of the Adult Woman, Physical Assessment and Wound Care
3. Current Heart and Stroke Foundation Course in CPR or equivalent.
4. Current Certification in Medication Administration, Urinary Bladder Catheterization and Intravenous Access
5. Demonstrated knowledge skills and ability of surgical instruments and equipment.
6. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in dealing with issues of diversity (culture, race, class)
7. Demonstrated experience and comfort in dealings with issues of sexuality, contraception, STIs and early pregnancy
8. Current certificate in Vascular Access and recent expertise (2 years) in venipuncture skills.
9. Recent within (2 years) relevant experience working in a surgical/procedural area .
10. Demonstrate ability to work in a fast paced, high turnover environment.
11. Demonstrate interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
12. Demonstrate critical thinking and decision making in assessment and problem identification.
13. Evidence of commitment of professional practice and ongoing education.
14. Demonstrated knowledge of patient care requirements and Peri-Operative standards in the assessment and management of adult surgical procedures.
15. Experience in Urodynamic testing of lower urinary tract.
16. Experience of fluoroscopic procedure and equipment.
17. Endoscopy experience