Registered Practical Nurse - Surgical Center

Overview
Registered Practical Nurses possess a defined body of knowledge, clinical skills, procedural skills, and professional attitudes, which are directed to effective patient and family-centered care. RPNs apply these competencies to collect and interpret information, make appropriate nursing clinical decisions, and carry out therapeutic nursing interventions. In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, RPNs apply these competencies within the boundaries of their knowledge, skill and judgment, personal expertise, the healthcare setting, and the patient's preferences.

The role is guided by the code of ethics and a commitment to clinical competence; their care is characterized by up-to-date, resource-efficient clinical practice as well as effective communication in partnership with patients and families. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the RPN scrubs for major and minor surgical procedures and assists with patient care as established by the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the standards of nursing care of this Hospital.
The Registered Practical Nurse role will be located at the TEHN Surgical Centre (located at 20 Wynford Dr.). The incumbent may be assigned to Michael Garron Hospital (825 Coxwell Avenue) as required.

Education

Registered Practical Nurse with a current certificate of registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario is required.

Or certification from an accredited college program (acquired within the last year) is required.

BCLS is required.

Successful completion of the Peri‑Anesthesia course from an accredited college within the last two years is required.

Qualifications

2–5 years recent experience in a surgical suite or ambulatory services environment that includes assisting, scrubbing, circulating, and/or providing retraction/abdominal thrust for procedures of the operating room.

Ability to work independently within the ambulatory services environment to maintain patient flow and be responsible for moving stretchers into procedure rooms.

Ability to set up and care for the ambulatory ophthalmology patient, including the pre‑intra‑post‑operative patient experience.

Ability to set up and care in diverse minor surgery procedures and anticipate the needs of patients.

Demonstrated motivation to pursue educational goals.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team.

Demonstrated ability to implement plans of care, including independent and interdependent nursing functions.

Work is moderately heavy, involving lifting, considerable walking, standing, bending, pushing, and pulling of equipment and stretchers.

Demonstrated understanding of the unique needs of the surgical patient.

Willingness to work at the full scope of practice as outlined by the CNO.

Ability to participate in unit quality initiatives and measurements.

Understanding of accountability‑based practice.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Good work and attendance record required.

Willingness to work in all areas of the Surgery Health Service (skills & abilities considered).

Prepared to work all shifts of the Surgical Centre (0600, 0630).

Ability to work within a team setting and comply with team agreements.

Good interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated excellence in the provision of patient‑focused care.

All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) are responsible for contributing to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.

All employees of MGH are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co‑workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

Employment Equity & Accessibility Statement
Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer and encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, racialised and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and others who identify with the diverse communities that we serve to join the MGH team.
Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, MGH is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.
This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate.
MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.

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