Registered Practical Nurse, Perioperative Services – Permanent Part-Time (0.5) Infirmier, Infir[...]

Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A pediatric health institution in Ottawa is seeking an OR Registered Practical Nurse to join their health care team. The role involves conducting preoperative assessments, participating in Quality Improvement activities, and ensuring patient safety during surgical procedures. Candidates must be registered with the College of Nurses in Ontario and have a post-diploma Operating Room Technique Program. Bilingualism is preferred. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent Operating Room experience.
• Understanding of aseptic technique and ability to apply this knowledge clinically.
• Bilingualism (French / English) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preoperative assessment of patient status as required.
• Perform the duties of the scrub role including preparation for the surgical procedure.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities within the unit.

Skills

Vulnerable Sector Check

Current Registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario

Current BCLS certification

Effective communication in oral and written format

Knowledge of safe medication administration principles

Ability to participate as an active member of the health-care team

Education

Post-diploma Operating Room Technique Program

Job description

Overview

Compensation Pay Range: $30.41-$37.35

Job Description :

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinabek territory. CHEO is a leading pediatric health institution with more than 6500 staff, clinicians, scientists, researchers and volunteers. CHEO is committed to excellence in clinical care, research and education, and has been recognized as a top employer in Canada. For more details, please refer to the original description content.

Position Summary

The OR Registered Practical Nurse functions as a member of the OR health care team, primarily in the scrub role, in keeping with the hospital mission and within scope of practice. The OR RPN demonstrates knowledge of general nursing theory, aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, OR standards of practice and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preoperative assessment of patient status as required.
• Provide emotional support to the family pre-operatively as appropriate.
• Practice according to the accepted standards from the College of Nurses, ORNAC, the Hospital and the Surgical PSU.
• Perform the duties of the scrub role including preparation for the surgical procedure, selection of appropriate supplies, equipment and instrumentation, aseptic handling of sterile supplies, providing assistance with draping of the patient, anticipation of the needs of the surgical team, provision of medication as required on the sterile field, awareness of patient safety, and maintenance of the sterile field during surgery.
• Ensure that the surgical count is carried out before the incision, is correct at the end of a procedure, and that follow-up is appropriate with documentation as per policy.
• Assist with positioning of the patient, application of padding, positioning aids, warming devices and security aids post-surgery.
• Complete computer charting and cataloguing of specimens as required.
• Carry out post-surgical routines within the RPN role as required, including loading of used equipment on the case cart and assistance with theatre between-case cleaning.
• Provide preceptorship for post-diploma RPN students in the scrub role as they complete their clinical requirements.
• Participate in the orientation of new staff.
• Keep abreast of best practices by participation in professional growth activities: staff inservices and education days, surgical and nursing journals, new OR surgical procedures or in collaboration with the OR Educator.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities within the unit.
• Identify areas of risk within the Perioperative setting.

Qualifications

• Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
• Current Registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario (Essential)
• Current BCLS certification (Essential)
• Positive references reflecting interest in learning, teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Post-diploma Operating Room Technique Program (Essential)
• Knowledge of safe medication administration principles (Essential)
• Ability to participate as an active member of the health-care team (Essential)
• Effective communication in oral and written format with patients, the public, colleagues and other health disciplines (Essential)
• Ability to participate in self-evaluation (Essential)
• Ability to participate in patient teaching (Essential)
• Commitment to continuous Quality Improvement (Essential)
• Understanding of aseptic technique and ability to apply this knowledge clinically (Essential)
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent Operating Room experience in all basic services (Preferred)
• Previous pediatric OR experience (Preferred)
• Bilingualism (French / English) (Preferred)
• Union and location notes: representation by OPSEU, Ottawa-based position; interview and pre-screening processes may include testing.

Additional Information

Effective March 29, 2021 CHEO conducts a comprehensive pre-screening process. Bilingualism may be validated by a language proficiency assessment. Accommodation requests during recruitment should contact Human Resources; information will be kept confidential and handled in accordance with applicable accessibility and human rights laws.

CHEO is committed to a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors. All applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for staff or volunteer opportunities, with boosters encouraged where eligible. Documentation of vaccination status or valid medical contraindication must be provided at hire.

Pour information en français: les notes relatives au processus de recrutement et autres informations pertinentes sont disponibles dans la version bilingue ci‑dessus.