RPN Operating Room

St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto, seeks a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join the perioperative team. The role emphasizes autonomous nursing care for stable patients, collaboration with the inter‑professional team, and commitment to safe, ethical practice.

You will participate in the plan of care, document care, and support discharge planning while contributing to ongoing learning. The ideal candidate has OR experience and perioperative certification, with strong English communication

Qualifications

• Completion of Practical Nursing Diploma required.
• Current General Class Registration (Practising) with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Minimum one year of Operating Room clinical experience.
• Post Diploma RPN Perioperative Nursing Certificate required.
• Neurosurgery, Orthopedics or Ophthalmology experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ORNAC/AORN Standards is an asset.
• Strong communication skills in English; ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous perioperative nursing care for stable patients.
• Collaborate with the care team to coordinate and communicate patient care activities.
• Document observations, assessments and care provision promptly.
• Contribute to discharge and transition planning to facilitate continuity of care.
• Engage in ongoing learning and reflective practice to advance perioperative nursing.

Skills

Practical nursing

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

General Class Registration (Practising)

BLS Certification

Perioperative Nursing Certificate

Job description

The RPN works within a changing environment and in inter‑professional teams to advocate for and promote wellness while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and ethical nursing care. The RPN shares his/her knowledge and expertise with others and contributes to the advancement of nursing practice excellence. The RN continually enhances his/her practice and competencies through ongoing learning, education, experience and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Being accountable for one's decisions and professional practice;
• Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient;
• Providing autonomous nursing care with patients considered stable and with predictable outcomes;
• Collaborating with other members of the patient's care team;
• Coordinating and communicating patient care activities to optimize the patient's experience and care outcomes; and
• Collaborating and consulting with Registered Nurses and other members of the care team in the care of patients with increasing instability and unpredictability and, when necessary, safely transferring care to the Registered Nurse.

Patient Care

• Acquires information to assess patient care and learning needs;
• Engages patients and families to assess the level of involvement of the patient/family in their care and integrates into care planning;
• Develops a plan of care and integrates nursing activities with other inter‑professional activities;
• Engages in critical inquiry and reflection to select evidence‑based interventions;
• Organizes nursing care based on patient care needs and priorities;
• Continuously gathers and analyzes clinical and other relevant data to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care and adjusts the plan as needed;
• Anticipates and recognizes rapidly changing situations; and a patient's transition from stable to unstable, establishes priorities; and takes immediate appropriate action to collaborate and consult with the Registered Nurse;
• Provides health education using effective teaching strategies that takes into account the patient/family's learning needs, readiness, and motivation to learn;
• Collaborates with appropriate team members on patient care needs;
• Processes orders and seeks verification of orders from prescribers;
• Documents observations, assessments and care provision in a timely manner to facilitate a current and accurate record of the patient's status and enable effective inter‑professional communication;
• Contributes to discharge and transition planning and other planning activities to facilitate care continuity and coordination; advocates for care needs to be met in most appropriate setting; and

Collaboration & Coordination

• Organizes patient care activities while working collaboratively with patients, families and the inter‑professional team to achieve agreed‑upon outcomes and optimize resource utilization for individual patients
• Establishes and maintains respectful, collaborative, therapeutic and inter‑professional relationships within and across the hospital units/programs (and externally where appropriate for his/her patient population)
• Coordinates and communicates patient care activities for a safe and seamless transition from one shift or setting/unit of care to another; ensures appropriate transfer of accountability from one care provider to another
• Participates in hospital committees and other groups to represent the RPN perspective and serve as a bridge to the unit/program and patient needs

Leadership & Professional Development

• Is accountable for his/her actions and decisions and practices in accordance with professional, legal and accreditation standards and evidence‑based practice
• Aligns behavior with Unity Health Toronto's vision, mission and values and code of conduct; promotes nursing as a knowledge‑based profession; and, supports the advance of professional practice plans and initiatives
• Engages in self‑reflection, performance review and ongoing learning
• Participates in mentoring, teaching and /or coaching students, co‑workers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals
• Embraces change that leads to improved nursing practice and better patient outcomes
• Advocates for a safe and healthy work environment

Qualifications Include

• Successful completion of a Practical Nursing Diploma Program
• Must have current General Class (Practicing) Registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Must have current BLS Certification
• Minimum one year of recent and relevant Operating Room clinical experience required.
• Post Diploma RPN Perioperative Nursing Certificate required. Candidates without this qualification may be considered if they have 2 years' Operating Room nursing experience
• Recent experience in Neurosurgery, Orthopedics and Ophthalmology preferred
• Must be able to demonstrate theoretical/practical knowledge of the ORNAC Standards and/or AORN Standards
• Demonstrated good communication skills/command of English, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Must be willing or have demonstrated continuous perioperative clinical development/competency
• CNA certification in Perioperative Nursing is an asset
• Evidence of good work ethics and an excellent attendance record
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and successful application of adult learning principles an asset

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier‑free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.