Registered Practical Nurse – Ambulatory Services – Endoscopy Program

Position: Registered Practical Nurse – Ambulatory Services – Endoscopy Program #316-26
Registered Practical Nurse – Ambulatory Services Endoscopy Program
Department:  Ambulatory Services – Endoscopy Program

Position Location:

Markdale

Union Affiliation:  OPSEU Service

Status:  Part-Time

Reason to Post:  New Position

Wage Rate:  $37.071 – $38.157

Reporting to the Program Manager, Ambulatory Services, the Registered Practical Nurse provides nursing care to ambulatory patients in the endoscopy clinics across all phases of the patient journey, including pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure care, both independently and collaboratively as a key member of an integrated care team. Ensures patient safety, comfort, and well-being by performing direct nursing interventions in accordance with clinical standards and best practices.

Actively collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals, including members of the endoscopy clinic team, to support coordinated, high-quality patient care and optimal procedural outcomes.

Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications – Required

Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses

Successful completion of a perioperative nursing certificate or successful completion of an AORN endoscopy certificate and/or at least 1 year of endoscopy experience in the last 2 years with willingness to obtain certification within 1 year

Ability to scrub

Knowledge of the current ORNAC standards

Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment

Ability to function as a team member

Ability to be flexible and adaptable to flex time to meet unit’s need

Proven verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated problem solving, decision making and organizational skills

Ability to respond to urgent/emergency situations

Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record

Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment

Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

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