Registered Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Clinic (GEN)

Scarborough Health Network•Granbury, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager of Surgery and Ambulatory Care, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Surgeons with specific procedures. The successful candidate will work with the surgeons to perform treatments on patients with musculoskeletal conditions and will assist the surgeons in performing their duties in an outpatient setting. The candidate will be required to work collaboratively with other team members including physiotherapist and ortho tech in delivering high quality outpatient orthopedic services.

Requirements

Diploma prepared Registered Practical Nurse or proof of upgraded equivalent skills
Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
Competent to perform CPR at a basic Cardiac Life Support level
Minimum 3 years of orthopedic surgical experience
Experience with patient teaching particularly with orthopedic and other surgical patients
Recent experience in assisting in minor treatments for plastics and orthopedics surgery
Knowledge and experience in interpreting blood work
Strong clinical assessment and Pharmacology
Ability to use investigative assessment to identify health conditions
Broad based understanding of medicine and surgical interventions
Competency in sterile technique and use of surgical equipment and instruments
Competency in wound therapies
Competency in obtaining and labelling pathology and other lab specimens
Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations
Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area
Strong work ethic and commitment is required
Demonstrated high standards of work outputs
Highly punctual
Demonstrated professionalism and reliability

Responsibilities

Assisting the Surgeons with specific procedures.
Performing treatments on patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
Assisting surgeons in performing their duties in an outpatient setting.
Collaborating with other team members including physiotherapist and ortho tech in delivering high quality outpatient orthopedic services.

Benefits

Defined Benefit pension plan through the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
Comprehensive insured benefits package including health and dental benefits
New Graduate Initiative Enroute Program
Critical Care Sponsorship Program
Employee Discount and Incentive Programs
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Comprehensive wellness offerings, including our Spiritual Care team of registered psychotherapists for spiritual, religious or emotional care; mental health supports; and on-site wellness rounding
Recognition events
Leadership Development and Learning Programs
Tuition Assistance Program