Registered Nurse, Pre-Surgical Screening

St. Joseph's Health Care London; London; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Hospital in London, Ontario is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pre-Surgical Screening unit. This casual (part-time) role involves nursing histories, medication reviews, coordinating tests, and supporting anesthesia consults.

The unit handles up to 200 visits weekly with 8:00–18:00 coverage and provides patient education before and after surgery. Ideal candidates hold a valid Ontario RN license, CPR, and at least 2 years of acute surgical experience, with strong assessment and

Qualifications

• Valid registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• 2 years recent acute surgical experience within the last 5 years.
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA.
• Ability and willingness to supervise under OHSA.
• Self-directed and able to work independently.
• Demonstrated teaching skills for patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient flow through the pre-admission program by completing nursing histories.
• Review medications and arrange for additional testing as needed.
• Assist with medication administration and anesthesia consults.
• Provide education for before- and after-surgery care.

Skills

Assessment skills

Decision making

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

OHSA supervision

Education

Ontario RN license

Job description

CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869

Registered Nurse, Pre-Surgical Screening - 1 position

Pre-Surgical Screening

St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON

Casual

Salary Range: $41.15 - $58.98 /hour

The Pre-Surgical Screening Unit is a specialized clinic that provides a streamlined approach to the preoperative assessment of patients requiring surgery. The clinic has up to 200 visits per week comprised of both in person and telephone calls between the hours of 0800 and 1800. The pre-admission Nurses role is to facilitate the flow of patients through the pre-admission program by completing nursing histories, reviewing medications, arranging for additional testing, assisting with medicine and anesthesia consults and providing education for before and after surgery.

Essential Qualifications

• Valid registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Valid CPR certificate
• 2 years recent acute surgical experience within the last 5 years
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Ability and commitment to act as a supervisor under OHSA
• Excellent assessment, independent decision-making and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated experience in the teaching of patients and families
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-directed and able to work independently
• Personal commitment to professional development
• Innovative, creative and willing to participate in team projects
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working as a member of an Interdisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• BScN
• Previous experience in an ambulatory setting
• Surgical Day Care experience
• Experience in a Preadmission Program

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated.
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