Registered Practical Nurse; RPN),OR and Day Surgery; Ophthalmology and Cystoscopy J1225-0310 Job Toronto area,North York Ontario Canada

Position: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), OR and Day Surgery (Ophthalmology and Cystoscopy - FT (J1225-0310)
Location: North York

North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.

What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission:
People-Centred Care for a healthier community.

North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.

We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career!

Position Summary

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
-OR and Day Surgery (Ophthalmology and Cystoscopy)
Your goal in this position is to provide clinical competence, excellent patient and family driven care, in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner. You will do this by collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of care providers, with an emphasis on the assessment, education, prevention, maintenance, and restoration of patient health. You’re a great relationship builder, and foster close contacts with peers across the entire organization.

You have great interpersonal skills, and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.

Great Registered Practical Nurses are:

Organized – they embrace the challenge of prioritizing patient care demands in a fast paced environment, and are eager to engage with new challenges every single day

Great Communicators – they communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, volunteers and families

Decisive – at the end of the day, they have the ability to make the big decisions, to take ownership of their actions, and use their critical thinking and problem solving skills in the best interests of the patient

Safety Conscious – they know that keeping everyone safe and healthy is the highest priority, and follow all H&S policies and guidelines

Committed – they embrace our learning culture and demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional development to enhance their knowledge and skills

On a practical level, you will

Demonstrate the ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurse of Ontario.

Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients, families and other members of the health care team.

Think critically, set priorities and organize work in response to client/patient needs.

Demonstrate knowledge of transfers and lifts.

Scrubs for surgical procedures in the Operating Room under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

Prepares the Operating Room for scheduled cases as assigned

Have proficient skill level with computers, MS Word, Internet searches, data entry and patient information systems

Demonstrated evidence of self- motivation regarding continuing education in areas of patient assessment, patient education and related geriatrics

Have excellent assessment skills with clinical knowledge of care of the geriatric population

Have effective organizational, problem-solving, prioritization, time-management and teaching skills

Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster good public relations and working relationships in a family centered care environment

Complies with all established occupational health and safety standards.

Qualifications

Registered Practical Nursing…


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