Registered Practical Nurse, Outpatient Procedure Suites Day Surgery Unit/Recovery (CUPE) - Part Time Temporary (Until Approx. October 2027) - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Oak Valley Health • Markham, ON

4d • CA$38 - CA$39 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Surgical System team, you will be responsible for all aspects of the delivery of nursing care and the provision of services in the Outpatient Procedure Suites Day Surgery Unit/Recovery. You will be actively participating in patient safety and patient advocacy throughout the patient care experience while working in an interprofessional team environment. As a member of the Surgical team, you will be responsible for the admission of and post-operative (phase II) recovery of patients.

Requirements

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS certification
• 5 years of recent hospital experience
• 2 years of admission and post-op recovery experience in a day surgery environment
• Experience with patient interviewing/assessment skills
• Membership with the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO)
• Ability to act as a resource and role model
• Excellent physical assessment skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Familiar with professional and hospital standards, guidelines and procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family centred care environment
• Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently
• Well developed communication, interpersonal and teaching skills
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize
• Proficient computer skills
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain this same standard
• Demonstrated 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 hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Responsibilities

• Delivery of nursing care and provision of services in the Outpatient Procedure Suites Day Surgery Unit/Recovery.
• Active participation in patient safety and patient advocacy.
• Working in an interprofessional team environment.
• Admission of patients.
• Post-operative (phase II) recovery of patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed