Registered Practical Nurse – Day Surgery

Job Description

Job title: Registered Practical Nurse – Day Surgery

Company: Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital

Job description: Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia – a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.People have always been OSMH’s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value Trust, Courage and Teamwork. We are an organization where individuals’ contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.Position SummaryThe Day Surgery/Pre-Admission Clinic RPN will possess the theoretical knowledge and technical skills required to work within this program. The appropriately skilled RPN will be responsible for the assessment and care of both pre-operative and post-operative patients. The appropriately skilled RPN will be responsible for the assessment and care of the patients in the Cystoscopy Clinics. The Day Surgery/Pre-Admission Clinic programs are dedicated to providing safe client care utilizing an effective and efficient team approach.Qualifications

• Must hold a current general class certificate of competence to practice as a R.P.N. in Ontario.
• Qualified to practice within current CNO R.P.N. Scope of Practice.
• Must have current certification in BCLS and maintain yearly
• Perianesthesia Nursing course mandatory.
• Successful completion of Physical Assessment Course and Medication Administration course or diploma equivalents.
• Must have certification in initiating and monitoring peripheral IVs and administering IV solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain sterile technique while performing technical procedures.
• Must have two years current experience in day surgery setting
• 2 years experience in a surgical inpatient setting preferred.
• 2 years experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide post operative health teaching to patients across the care continuum.
• Demonstrates proficiency in EMR documentation, written and verbal communication skills in relation to working with patients across the care continuum.
• Must be willing to participate in continuing education programs.
• Commitment to providing high quality, individualized patient care.
• Ability to form good working relationships with all members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to make intelligent, independent decisions and initiate appropriate action based on patient focused best practice guidelines.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to set priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Essential duties require ability to lift and move patients, pushing, pulling, bending and stooping.
• Must have exemplary work performance and attendance record.
• The successful candidate will have a proven commitment to professional development as well as to the Mission and Vision of the Hospital.

Are you a New Graduate with outstanding student loans? OSMH is located in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness. You may be eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness if you meet other eligibility requirements. Please click for more information.Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment EquityOSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.Accomodation in the WorkplaceOrillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.Health & Safety ResponsibilitiesOSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location: Orillia, ON

Job date: Sat, 01 Mar 2025 23:29:23 GMT