Registered Practical Nurse - Operating Room

Position Summary

The Peri-operative certified RPN will possess the theoretical knowledge and technical skills required to work in the peri-operative setting. The Operating Room program is dedicated to providing safe client care utilizing an effective and efficient team approach.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current certificate of competence to practice as a R.P.N. in Ontario.
• Qualified to practice within current CNO R.P.N. Scope of Practice guidelines.
• Current certification in BCLS.
• One year acute care experience required.
• RPN Operating Room Nursing Certificate mandatory.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in the Operating Room Scrub role within the last five (5) years required.
• Must be able to rotate through all services within the Operating Room.
• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends plus on call Mandatory
• Preference given to candidates with current laser certification.
• Must function within the competencies, professional and clinical standards for Peri-operative Nursing Practice.
• Commitment to providing high quality, individualized patient care
• Ability to form good working relationships with all members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to make intelligent, independent decisions and initiate appropriate action based on patient-focused best practice guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize the Nursing process while performing detailed and highly technical procedures.
• Satisfactory work performance and attendance record required.
• The successful candidate will have a proven commitment to professional development as well as to the Mission and Vision of the Hospital.
• Demonstrates proficiency in written and verbal communications skills in relation to working with patients across the care continuum.
• Available to work 8 and 12 hour shifts, days, evening and weekends

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Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accommodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.

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