RN-PT (.5) 3C Surgical

THUNDER BAY REGIONALHEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide high‑quality perioperative care for pre and postoperative patients in a multidisciplinary team setting.

You will practice in line with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and the hospital’s patient‑ and family‑centered care philosophy, supporting quality outcomes and a safe, learning environment.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or the ability to become licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current certification in BCLS.
• Recent knowledge in Surgical Nursing with experience caring for pre- and postoperative surgical patients with TPN.
• Ability to use the Nursing Process to arrive at individualized care planning and delivery.
• Collaborates with other professionals when patients are unstable or outcomes are not as expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to surgical patients including complex populations.
• Work within the Professional Standards of the CNS for Ontario and hospital policies.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team to ensure patient-centered care.

Skills

Interprofessional communication

Nursing care

Assessment skills

Care planning

Surgical nursing knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse license (CNO)

Job description

• ImpactfulWork: Your leadershipwill directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the efficiency of our operations, in a valuesbased team environment.
• CompetitiveCompensation: We offer acomprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud toparticipate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP),offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having access to a pensionplan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believethat a strong pension recognizes ouremployees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as partof ouroverall compensationpackage. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each payperiod. As your employer, we alsocontribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission:

We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported andadvanced by research, innovation and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples ofNorthwestern Ontario.

Our Vision:

Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values:

Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

About the role:

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patientsand families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)

is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive toindividual patient/family preferences, needs, and values

and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating acaring environment for patients and families ensures

continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicantsare required to have a demonstrated knowledge,

understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

Reporting to the Manager of Surgical Services, you will beresponsible for providing quality nursing care to patients

including complex patient populations whose outcomes are notpredictable. As part of a multidisciplinary health care

team, you will practice within the Professional Standards of theCollege of Nurses of Ontario, the Philosophy of

patient and family centered care, mission vision, values and thepolicies of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences

Centre.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with theCollege of Nurses of Ontario, or the ability to become licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Current certification in BCLS

• Recent knowledge in Surgical Nursing with experience caring forpre and postoperative surgical patients with TPN,

• Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning,implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with her/his basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized careplanning and delivery

• Collaborates and provides consult to Registered Practice Nurse'swhen patients assigned to the RPN become unstable or have outcomes that are not as expected

• Knowledge relevant to surgical nursing practice

• Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responsesand take appropriate action

• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions

• Strong interprofessional and communication skills

In addition to the above qualifications, preference will be givento applicants who:

• Have a certification, or recent continuing education in SurgicalNursing

• Have a certification in Wound Care

Salary Range: $41.150 to 58.980

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety andsecurity of the patients, visitors, employees and assets financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to externalcandidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure theabsence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health& Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance atwork is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered forthis position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, andaccessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued,respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serveand encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy(HR‑esa‑12) Level 2 ‑ French

Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health SciencesCentre's Oral Proficiency Scale are required.