Registered Practical Nurse, Surgical Day Care

St. Joseph's Health Care London; London; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health Care London is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for the Surgical Day Care unit in London, Ontario.

This part-time role involves providing perioperative care across preoperative and postoperative phases within a busy ambulatory setting. The ideal candidate holds an Ontario RPN registration, CPR certification, and recent experience in adult acute or surgical care, with strong IV and pharmacology skills.

Qualifications

• Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Valid CPR certificate.
• Successful completion of a nursing competency test.
• Recent experience in adult acute medicine, med/surgical, surgical experience in the last three years.
• Demonstrated IV skills, used within the past two years.
• Proficiency in pharmacology and medication administration, including IV medication administration with a physician's order, IV management and therapy, blood transfusions, chest auscultation, and airway management.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced outpatient environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Expertise in decision-making, critical thinking, and clinical problem-solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish positive relationships as an effective team member.
• Experience and knowledge of nursing care needs for surgical preoperative and postoperative patients.
• Ability to apply and document the nursing process effectively.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including proper body mechanics.
• Excellent assessment skills and adaptability in a constantly changing environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated values-based behavior and superior communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including email and Electronic Patient Records
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA.

Responsibilities

• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and their families.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Provide perioperative preoperative and postoperative care in the Surgical Day Care unit.
• Support a fast-paced ambulatory unit with pre-screening, admission, and post-surgery care.

Skills

IV skills

Pharmacology and IV meds

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Independent work

Electronic Health Records

Adaptability

Safety culture knowledge

Education

Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

CPR certificate

Nursing competency test

Tools

Electronic Patient Records

Job description

CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869

Registered Practical Nurse, Surgical Day Care - 1 position

Surgical Day Care
St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON
Part Time
Salary Range: $39.96 - $40.37 /hour

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and their families through the application of foundational knowledge and judgment in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The Surgical day care Unit is a fast-paced unit that provides perioperative patient care in the preoperative and postoperative phases of the patients' surgical experience.

St. Joseph's is a unique ambulatory hospital that specializes in minimally invasive same-day and short-stay surgery. Perioperative services ensure competent pre-screening, admission, post-surgery, and inpatient care. Our surgical services include orthopedics, urology, general surgery including breast care, ophthalmology, Otolaryngology (Head and Neck) and Gynecology.

Essential Qualifications

• Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Valid CPR certificate
• Successful completion of a nursing competency test
• Recent experience in adult acute medicine, med/surgical, surgical experience in the last three years
• Demonstrated IV skills, used within the past two (2) years
• Proficiency in pharmacology and medication administration, including IV medication administration with a physician's order, IV management and therapy, blood transfusions, chest auscultation, and airway management.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced outpatient environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Expertise in decision-making, critical thinking, and clinical problem-solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish positive relationships as an effective team member.
• Experience and knowledge of nursing care needs for surgical preoperative and postoperative patients.
• Ability to apply and document the nursing process effectively.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including proper body mechanics.
• Excellent assessment skills and adaptability in a constantly changing environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated values-based behavior and superior communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including email and Electronic Patient Records
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Certification in venipuncture

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. Josephs, 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, varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B, and influenza
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing