Registered Practical Nurse, Colposcopy Clinic

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for its Colposcopy Clinic. The role involves delivering patient care and assisting with exams and data entry. Candidates must have valid nursing registration and CPR certification, with experience in Women’s Health preferred. The position requires strong organizational skills and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Women's Health nursing care.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care before, during, and after colposcopy exams.
• Assist with laboratory data entry and specimen collection.
• Work collaboratively within an interprofessional team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Medication administration

Education

Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Valid CPR certificate

Job description

CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869

Registered Practical Nurse, Colposcopy Clinic - 1 position

Colposcopy Clinic, St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON, Part Time, Salary Range: $38.80 - $39.19 /hour

An exciting opportunity exists for a Registered Practical Nurse to provide services within the Colposcopy clinic at St. Joseph's Hospital as a valued member of a collaborative, interprofessional team. This specialized area of ambulatory care provides evaluation and treatment services for women with abnormal cervical screening results.

The RPN will provide best patient care before, during and after each patient's colposcopy exam with responsibilities that include assisting with laboratory data entry and cytology/pathology specimen collection and labeling. The Colposcopy clinic is a fast-paced environment that requires the RPN to be able to prioritize tasks and patients appropriately, demonstrate an eagerness and commitment to learning new skills and display effective communication and collaborative skills within an interprofessional team to achieve results.

Essential Qualifications

• Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Valid CPR certificate
• Successful completion of a nursing competency test
• Experience and knowledge of conditions, pathology and nursing care needs of Women’s Health
• Proficiency and experience in pharmacology and medication administration
• Knowledge of safety culture in a health care setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Demonstrate ability to work to full scope of practice
• Ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships and work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrate excellent decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French is considered an asset
• Recent experience working in an ambulatory clinic setting
• Recent experience working in Women's Health

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 Health Care London, 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 and varicella (chicken pox) and Hepatitis B
• Provide documentation of Tuberculosis skin testing

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.