Registered Practical Nurse; CUPE),Plastics Clinic/Minor Surgery Clinic - Part Time Job Markham area,Ontario Canada,Nursing

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (CUPE), Plastics Clinic/Minor Surgery Clinic - Part Time

Land Acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who you are:

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage

You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard

You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What we are looking for:

As a member of our inter-professional team, you will work closely with Plastic Surgeons, Orthopaedic Technologists, the Fracture Clinic, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Wound Care Nurses in providing patient care within the Plastic Clinic. As a member of this team, you will also work collaboratively with General Surgeons, and Ophthalmologists to provide patient care within the Minor Surgery Clinic. You will utilize your clinical assessment, patient teaching, communication, critical thinking and leadership skills in this fast-paced environment where our focus is patient/family centered care, evidence based practice and customer satisfaction.

What you bring to the role:

Certificate in Practical nursing required

Post graduate certificates in aseptic procedures (Perioperative Certificate), physical assessment and medications is required

Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses

Current BCLS certification

Minimum 2 years recent experience working in an operating room setting as a scrub nurse

Minimum of 2 years recent experience, within the past year, in an ambulatory care setting including Plastics, Fracture and minor procedures.

Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic technique, completion of an operating room course

Demonstrated knowledge of patient education

Demonstrated knowledge of suture removal, dressing changes and assisting with minor procedures is required

RPNAO membership is preferred

Demonstrated excellent physical assessment skills

Ability to critically think, problem solve and function in a fast paced clinic environment

Ability to act as a resource and role model

Ability to assist with start up of a new clinic

Proficient computer skills

Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family centred care environment

Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently

Well developed organization, communication, interpersonal skills

Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience

Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards

Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule:

The successful candidate is required to be available Monday to Friday ) when needed. Please note schedules may change based on operational needs.

Compensation:

Salary Band CU10: $34.70 - $35.97 per hour

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 435,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services.

We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 526 physicians, 28 midwives, 2,400 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an…


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Registered Practical Nurse; CUPE), Plastics Clinic​/Minor Surgery Clinic - Part Time

Registered Practical Nurse; CUPE), Plastics Clinic/Minor Surgery Clinic - Part Time