Registered Nurse - Outpatient Procedure Suites (OPS) Day Surgery Department (DSU) - Full Time Temporary (Until Approx. September 2027) - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Oak Valley Health•Markham, ON

3d•CA$41 - CA$59•Onsite

About The Position

Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty. Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations. You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage. You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard. You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills. As a member of the Surgical System team, you will be responsible for all aspects of nursing care and provision of services in the Outpatient Procedure Suite (OPS) Day Surgery Department and OPS Procedure Department. Your responsibilities in OPS Day Surgery will include admission of and post-operative (phase I & II) recovery of both adult and paediatric surgical patients as well as endoscopic procedures (colonoscopy, gastroscopy, urology, ERCP, and bronchoscopy). Your responsibilities on OPS Procedure unit will include endoscopy related procedures (colonoscopy, gastroscopy, ERCP and bronchoscopy) and minor surgical procedures from the urologic, plastic and ear/nose/throat specialities. You will be actively participating in patient safety and patient advocacy throughout the care experience while working in an interprofessional team environment.

Requirements

RN with undergraduate nursing degree
Certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
A minimum of 1-2 years of PACU experience coupled with completion of the Critical Care and/or Post anaesthesia certification or equivalent mandatory
Minimum of 2 years working in Endoscopy related procedure environment
Current BCLS/ACLS/PALS certification
Ability to work both independently and as part of an interprofessional care team member
Excellent communication skills with the ability to foster positive working relationships with interprofessional team members
Familiar with professional and hospital standards, guidelines and procedures
Excellent problem-solving skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback
Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize
Proficient computer skills
Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of the OPANA standards is an asset
Membership with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
Evidence of professional development, continuing education and leadership experience is required

Responsibilities

Admission of and post-operative (phase I & II) recovery of both adult and paediatric surgical patients
Endoscopic procedures (colonoscopy, gastroscopy, urology, ERCP, and bronchoscopy)
Endoscopy related procedures (colonoscopy, gastroscopy, ERCP and bronchoscopy)
Minor surgical procedures from the urologic, plastic and ear/nose/throat specialities
Actively participating in patient safety and patient advocacy throughout the care experience
Working in an interprofessional team environment