Thoracic Surgery RPN - Acute Care Nurse

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) Hamilton seeks a part-time Practical Nurse for the Thoracic Surgery Unit. The role includes care for acute surgical patients in a 37-bed unit, with emphasis on IV meds administration and ongoing patient support.

Required: current Ontario nursing registration, PN diploma, IV meds cert, and BCLS/HCP. Prior thoracic/head-and-neck experience is preferred; orientation will be provided.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurse of Ontario required AND
• Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited college program with evidence of IV medication administration as part of the basic educational curriculum OR
• Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited college program and IV medication administration certificate from an accredited college program if this content was not included in the basic diploma educational curriculum OR
• Practical Nursing Certificate from an accredited college program a medication administration certificate and an IV medication administration certificate from an accredited college program
• A minimum of one year's recent acute surgical/medical nursing experience is required
• Current BCLS/HCP certification required
• Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
• Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred
• Must be able to complete the orientation as required
• Completion of the Epidural/PCA pain management therapy course during orientation is required
• Completion of the venipuncture skill and demonstrated competency is required
• Ability to function to the full scope of practice as per the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Ability to function in a changing fast paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and maintain good interpersonal relationships and set own workload priorities
• Committed to customer service
• Demonstrated problem-solving and organization skills and the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Preference will be given to applicants with recent experience in thoracic head and neck cardio-vascular surgery and plastic surgery
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuing education
• Good work performance and attendance record are essential

Skills

Acute care nursing

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient communication

Compassionate care

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma (accredited college program)

IV medication administration certificate

Medication administration certificate

Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) Hamilton seeks a part-time Practical Nurse for the Thoracic Surgery Unit. The role includes care for acute surgical patients in a 37-bed unit, with emphasis on IV meds administration and ongoing patient support.

Required: current Ontario nursing registration, PN diploma, IV meds cert, and BCLS/HCP. Prior thoracic/head-and-neck experience is preferred; orientation will be provided.