Registered Practical Nurse, Operating Room

Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational opportunities

Sponsorship for OR certification

Weekly education sessions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto) in Ontario seeks a Registered Practical Nurse to advance surgical skills in the Operating Room. You will learn second-circulate and rotate through multiple surgical services, contributing to patient care under the OR framework and safety standards.

As part of a teaching hospital, opportunities include a yearly education day, code simulations, weekly educational sessions, and a four-month orientation plan for nurses.

Qualifications

• Must be currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• 1 year of experience in a Perioperative setting.
• Graduate of a CNO-approved Practical Nursing (PN) program; combined education and experience considered.
• Completion of a post diploma Perioperative Nursing Certificate program.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of the scrub nurse.
• Perform nursing interventions within the RPN scope of practice.
• Contribute to the patient assessment process and plan of care.
• Collaborate with intraprofessional and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Act as a patient advocate and ensure unit efficiency.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and education.

Skills

Patient assessment

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication (verbal & written)

Critical thinking

Nursing documentation

Patient advocacy

Infection control

Clinical decision making

Education

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in Ontario

CNO-approved PN program

Perioperative Nursing Certificate

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Word & Outlook

Job description

Are you a Registered Practical Nurse looking to take your surgical skills to the next level? Mount Sinai Hospital's Operating Room (OR) is the place for you! Our recently redeveloped facility provides a unique opportunity to develop specialized technical skills related to surgical procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.

As a Registered Practical Nurse, Operating Room, you will not only have a direct impact on patient outcomes but also have the chance to broaden your experience beyond the traditional scrub nurse role. By joining our team, you will learn to second-circulate and rotate through various surgical services.

You value professional growth and development - that's why joining a team that prioritizes learning is crucial to your success. Mount Sinai, being both a clinical care centre and a teaching hospital, understands this well. Mount Sinai Hospital offers an array of educational opportunities, including a yearly education day and bi-annual code simulations. Not to mention, our weekly 1-hour educational sessions and 4-month extended orientation plan for nurses.

But that's not all. If you're looking for experience in a state-of-the-art surgical setting that utilizes innovative technologies such as the GTX OR, DaVinci Robot, and Velys Robot, then Mount Sinai should be at the top of your list. These technologies are utilized in a variety of specialties, including Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, General Surgery, Urology, ENT, and robotic-assisted knee surgery.

More than 16,000 patients undergo surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital every year. We are experts in and globally recognized for our specialized Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Orthopedic Surgery programs. Specialties utilizing the Main Operating Room/Cysto are General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Otolaryngology, Lasers, Ophthalmology, Oral Surgery and Orthopaedics - both Reconstructive and Sarcoma. The Main Operating Room has 3 state-of-the-art Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) suites. This team has sponsorship opportunities available for nurses interested in obtaining OR certification. A unique staff recognition and appreciation program F.R.O.G. (Forever Recognize Others Greatness) enhances team dynamics, while a Pet Board and Tree of Kindness encourages staff to celebrate each other.

In This Role You Will

• Perform the duties of the scrub nurse
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned
• Perform nursing interventions within the RPN scope of practice
• Contribute to the patient assessment process
• Implement patients’ plan of care including but not limited to performing and/or providing assistance for a defined range of strategies and surgical interventions
• Collaborate with other members of intraprofessional and interdisciplinary health care team.
• Act as a patient advocate
• Contribute to the smooth functioning and efficiency of the unit
• Participate in professional development and continuing education and engages in self-reflection to facilitate personal and professional growth
• Work in compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required

Job Requirements

Mandatory

• Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• 1 year of experience in a Perioperative setting
• Graduate of a CNO-approved Practical Nursing (PN) program. Equivalent combined education and experience will be considered
• Successful completion of a post diploma Perioperative Nursing Certificate program
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Preferred

• Experience using an electronic health records

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent health and clinical assessment skills
• Demonstrated ability in providing quality patient-focused care and addressing the fundamental care needs of patients and their families
• Proven ability to make sound professional judgements and practice decisions, and demonstrate effective time-management and organizational skills in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others including patients and their families
• Computer proficiency and/or Basic to Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (e.g. Word, Outlook)
• Demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history required
• Familiarity with:
  • CNO Code of Conduct and Professional Standards
  • Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991

Job Type: Full Time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Vacancy Type: New/Replacement Vacancy

Union: NOW-S