RPN-OR Technician

Position: 2600002422 - RPN-OR Technician

CUPE

Job Title:

RPN-OR Technician
Status:
Regular Part Time
Department:
Operating Room - ADM
Program:
Surgical Program
Days, Evenings, Weekends - 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location:

Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage

Schedule:

$36.950 - $39.020 per hour
CUPE
Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care.

We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

Duties And Responsibilities To use nursing process in providing patient care. To participate as a member of the Health Care Team and the Nursing Team. As an individual practitioner, to maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current practice. To maintain nursing records. To perform as a member of the surgical team, including perioperative role and in all services. To perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse Diploma from an accredited community college;
• Successful completion of the Operating Room course from an approved program within three years with combined experience;
• Registered Practical Nurse with current Ontario Certificate of Competence;
• Demonstrated commitment to maintain Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CNO;
• Current B.C.L.S. Heart and Stroke Foundation Standards;
• Minimum of two years' experience within the perioperative scrub role within a variety of operating room services required;
• Recent experience in an operating room required;
• Aseptic Technique course required;
• Proven to have good technical operating room skills that adhere to AORN/ORNAC standards of practice for a scrub nurse role;
• Proven organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving and teaching skills;
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete assignments adhering to the Operating Room standards of practice for an RPN in a scrub nurse role;
• Proven ability to lead peers and educate peers in perioperative nursing skills;
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills;
• Proven ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations;
• Ability to lift, turn, transfer patients manually and with mechanical aids;
• Must be able to meet the expected flexibility in scheduling in an Operating Room setting and have the ability to work all three shifts in order to meet patient care needs in the Operating Room setting;
• Evidence of continuing education related to the position;
• Must have a satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service in this area

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact
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