Registered Practical Nurse - Peri Anesthesia

Women's College Hospital • Toronto, ON

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario, dedicated to health for women, health equity, and health system solutions. The hospital is committed to equity, quality, and patient safety as core professional values. WCH's strategy, 'Healthcare Revolutionized 2030', is a roadmap to the future, reaffirming their commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone. This is a Casual Opportunity for a Registered Practical Nurse to join the Peri-anesthesia Unit, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide pre and post-operative care to ambulatory surgical patients. The department operates Monday to Friday during core day hours, with shifts variable depending on departmental needs. Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario.

Requirements

• Registered Practical Nurse Diploma is required
• Current Certificate of Competence (RPN) from the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Must have a minimum of 3 years current surgical experience in Surgical Day Care or other ambulatory setting
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required
• Successful completion of the Physical Assessment Course for RPN with current competency
• Successful completion of the IV Therapy/IV initiation and maintenance course for RPN with current competency
• Successful completion of Administration of Medications course and proven competence in according to the standards of practice from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Applicant must have a solid knowledge base regarding surgical procedures including orthopedic, breast/plastic, gynecology and thyroid and general surgery
• Proven competence in initiation and maintenance of intravenous therapy
• Proven ability to support comprehensive patient education throughout the perioperative continuum of care
• Excellent computer skills
• Must have excellent organizational, assessment, communication and teaching skills
• Work effectively as a strong team player
• Proven attendance and punctuality
• Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
• Demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

Nice To Haves

• Current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is an asset
• Knowledge of pain procedures an asset
• Critical Care and Health Assessment and Ambulatory Surgical Nursing course preferred
• IM injection course is an asset

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide pre & post-operative care to ambulatory surgical patients in the Peri-anesthesia Unit
• Provide assessment and care of the patient’s pain and nausea management
• Facilitates the patient’s physical & psychological preparation for surgery & discharge
• Ensures a smooth progression of the patient through the peri-operative phase with strong assessment & critical thinking skills
• Provide extensive pre and post-operative health education, teaching and support to patients & their families, including telephone follow-up calls documented online
• Participation in education activities to advance and maintain competency in care of pre and post-operative patients
• May be required to work in other areas of the Surgical Services program
• Identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care

Benefits

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence
• Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment
• Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees