Registered Practical Nurse, Operating Room

Sinai Health • Toronto, ON

10d • CA$37 - CA$39 • Onsite

About The Position

Mount Sinai Hospital's Operating Room (OR) is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop specialized technical skills in surgical procedures, instrumentation, and equipment within a recently redeveloped facility. The RPN will have a direct impact on patient outcomes and will gain experience beyond the traditional scrub nurse role by learning to second-circulate and rotate through various surgical services. The hospital is a clinical care center and a teaching hospital, offering various educational opportunities including a yearly education day, bi-annual code simulations, weekly educational sessions, and an extended orientation plan. The OR utilizes innovative technologies such as the GTX OR, DaVinci Robot, and Velys Robot in specialties including Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, General Surgery, Urology, ENT, and robotic-assisted knee surgery.

Requirements

• Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• 1 year of experience in a Perioperative setting
• Graduate of a CNO-approved Practical Nursing (PN) program. Equivalent combined education and experience will be considered
• Successful completion of a post diploma Perioperative Nursing Certificate program
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Excellent health and clinical assessment skills
• Demonstrated ability in providing quality patient-focused care and addressing the fundamental care needs of patients and their families
• Proven ability to make sound professional judgements and practice decisions, and demonstrate effective time-management and organizational skills in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others including patients and their families
• Computer proficiency and/or Basic to Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (e.g. Word, Outlook)
• Demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history required
• Familiarity with: CNO Code of Conduct and Professional Standards
• Familiarity with: Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991

Nice To Haves

• Experience using an electronic health records

Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of the scrub nurse
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned
• Perform nursing interventions within the RPN scope of practice
• Contribute to the patient assessment process
• Implement patients’ plan of care including but not limited to performing and/or providing assistance for a defined range of strategies and surgical interventions
• Collaborate with other members of intraprofessional and interdisciplinary health care team
• Act as a patient advocate
• Contribute to the smooth functioning and efficiency of the unit
• Participate in professional development and continuing education and engages in self-reflection to facilitate personal and professional growth
• Work in compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required

Benefits

• Yearly education day
• Bi-annual code simulations
• Weekly 1-hour educational sessions
• 4-month extended orientation plan
• Sponsorship opportunities available for nurses interested in obtaining OR certification
• Staff recognition and appreciation program (F.R.O.G.)
• Pet Board
• Tree of Kindness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree