Registered Practical Nurse – Day Surgery #395-26

Brightshores; Canada; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightshores in Owen Sound is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for the Day Surgery department on a part-time basis. The nurse will support pre- and post-anesthetic care, assess and treat patients, and promote health within a dynamic surgical team.

You will provide IV access, venipuncture, and collaborate with physicians, nurses and families to ensure safe, compassionate care for adults and children. The role requires current Ontario registration, BCLS, post-anesthetic course, and strong

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligibility.
• Current BCLS.
• Successful completion of Post Anaesthetic Course within the last 3 years.
• Physical Assessment Course or equivalent.
• 2 years recent acute care surgical nursing experience.
• Broad knowledge in all the surgical sub specialties performed at Brightshores.
• Venipunctures to establish an IV required.
• IV medications above the drip chamber required.
• Power Chart and Power Chart Order entry.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work all shifts.
• Demonstrated leadership problem solving, decision making, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated interviewing and patient assessment skills.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in patient education and health promotion.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records.
• Demonstrate Brightshores’ values and commitment to patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and treatment for patients in pre- and post-anesthetic phases.
• Promote health and assess health conditions for adults and children.
• Collaborate with surgical team to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Establish IV access and perform venipunctures as required.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Patient education

Education

Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

BCLS

Post Anaesthetic Course

Physical Assessment Course

2 years acute care surgical nursing experience

Tools

Power Chart

Power Chart Order Entry

Job description

DEPARTMENT: DAY SURGERY

LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE

REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

STATUS: PART-TIME

WAGE RATE: $37.071 - $38.157

Reporting to the Manager of Surgical Services, the responsibility of the Registered Practical Nurse is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means to adults and children during their pre and post anesthetic phase.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligibility
• Current BCLS
• Successful completion of Post Anaesthetic Course within the last 3 years
• Physical Assessment Course or equivalent
• 2 years recent acute care surgical nursing experience
• Broad knowledge in all the surgical sub specialties performed at Brightshores
• Venipunctures to establish an IV required
• IV medications above the drip chamber required
• Power Chart and Power Chart Order entry
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
• Ability to work all shifts
• Demonstrated leadership problem solving, decision making, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated interviewing and patient assessment skills
• Demonstrated interest and experience in patient education and health promotion
• Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment