Registered Practical Nurse - Peri Anesthesia/Surgical Clinics

Women’s College Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Women's College Hospital seeks a Registered Practical Nurse to provide exceptional pre & post-operative care within the Peri Anesthesia Unit. Ideal candidates have a solid background in surgical nursing with competencies in pain management and patient education. Join a dynamic team committed to revolutionizing women's healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years surgical experience in Surgical Day Care or ambulatory setting.
• Solid knowledge of surgical procedures including orthopedic, breast/plastic, gynecology.
• Proven competence in IV therapy initiation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively provide pre & post-operative care to patients.
• Manage pain and nausea during the peri-operative phase.
• Educate patients and families on pre and post-operative procedures.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Communication

Patient education

Teamwork

Education

Registered Practical Nurse Diploma

Current Certificate of Competence (RPN)

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse - Peri Anesthesia/Surgical Clinics

Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.

Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.

Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario.

Type: Replacement
Regular Full Time
37.5 hours/week

Job Description

Summary of duties, but not limited to:

• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide pre & post-operative care to ambulatory surgical patients in the Peri-anesthesia Unit
• Provide assessment and care of the patient’s pain and nausea management
• Facilitates the patient’s physical & psychological preparation for surgery & discharge
• Ensures a smooth progression of the patient through the peri-operative phase with strong assessment & critical thinking skills
• Provide extensive pre and post-operative health education, teaching and support to patients & their families, including telephone follow-up calls documented online
• Participation in education activities to advance and maintain competency in care of pre and post-operative patients
• May be required to work in other areas of the Surgical Services program

As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse Diploma is required
• Current Certificate of Competence (RPN) from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Must have a minimum of 3 years current surgical experience in Surgical Day Care or other ambulatory setting
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required, current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is an asset
• Successful completion of the Physical Assessment Course for RPN with current competency
• Successful completion of the IV Therapy/IV initiation and maintenance course for RPN with current competency
• Successful completion of Administration of Medications course and proven competence in according to the standards of practice from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Applicant must have a solid knowledge base regarding surgical procedures including orthopedic, breast/plastic, gynecology and thyroid and general surgery, knowledge of pain procedures an asset
• Critical Care and Health Assessment and Ambulatory Surgical Nursing course preferred
• Proven competence in initiation and maintenance of intravenous therapy
• Proven ability to support comprehensive patient education throughout the perioperative continuum of care
• IM injection course is an asset
• Must have excellent organizational, assessment, communication and teaching skills
• Work effectively as a strong team player
• Applicant must have a solid knowledge base regarding surgical procedures including orthopedic, breast/plastic, gynecology and thyroid and general surgery; knowledge of pain procedures an asset
• Proven attendance and punctuality.
• Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

Why Choose Us?

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
• Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
• Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).

Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.

Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada