Registered Practical Nurse (CUPE), Plastics Clinic/Minor Surgery Clinic - Casual - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Oak Valley Health•Markham, ON

7d•CA$38 - CA$39•Onsite

About The Position

This casual position involves working within the Plastics Clinic/Minor Surgery Clinic at Markham Stouffville Hospital. The Registered Practical Nurse will be a member of an inter-professional team, collaborating with Plastic Surgeons, Orthopaedic Technologists, the Fracture Clinic, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Wound Care Nurses, General Surgeons, and Ophthalmologists. The role requires utilizing clinical assessment, patient teaching, communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment focused on patient/family-centered care, evidence-based practice, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Certificate in Practical nursing required
Post graduate certificates in aseptic procedures (Perioperative Certificate), physical assessment and medications is required
Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses
Current BCLS certification
Minimum 2 years recent experience working in an operating room setting as a scrub nurse
Minimum of 2 years recent experience, within the past year, in an ambulatory care setting including Plastics, Fracture and minor procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic technique, completion of an operating room course
Demonstrated knowledge of patient education
Demonstrated knowledge of suture removal, dressing changes and assisting with minor procedures is required
Demonstrated excellent physical assessment skills
Ability to critically think, problem solve and function in a fast paced clinic environment
Ability to assist with start up of a new clinic
Proficient computer skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently
Well developed organization, communication, interpersonal skills
Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience
Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
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

Nice To Haves

RPNAO membership is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide patient care within the Plastic Clinic, working closely with Plastic Surgeons, Orthopaedic Technologists, the Fracture Clinic, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Wound Care Nurses.
Collaborate with General Surgeons and Ophthalmologists to provide patient care within the Minor Surgery Clinic.
Utilize clinical assessment skills.
Perform patient teaching and communication.
Apply critical thinking and leadership skills.
Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique.
Perform suture removal.
Perform dressing changes.
Assist with minor procedures.
Act as a resource and role model.
Assist with the start-up of a new clinic.
Demonstrate commitment to a patient/family-centered care environment.
Work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently.
Demonstrate good attendance and performance records.
Demonstrate commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others 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.