Registered Nurse - D5 Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Surgery - Regular

Registered Nurse – D5 Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Surgery – Full‑Time

Summary of Duties
Responsible for the primary care for neurosurgery, orthopaedic, plastics, and trauma patients, with an opportunity to work with patients with higher acuity care needs (Level 1). The main functions of the RN include: assessment, intervention, interprofessional team collaboration, education, and patient advocacy. The RN supports the philosophy of Person‑Centred Care concepts and principles and the Mission and Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

Qualifications / Skills

• Current Registration with CNO
• Current B.C.L.S.
• B.Sc.N. preferred
• Surgical experience with skills in Pre‑Op and Post‑Op care and Patient/Family teaching
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment; able to manage multiple demands and changing priorities
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families and health care professionals
• Excellent assessment skills
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Demonstrated commitment to Person‑Centred Care approaches and principles