Registered Nurse (RN) - OR

Job Title: Registered Nurse – OR

Reports To: Nurse Manager

Job Purpose

To provide reproductive health care nursing to individuals undergoing fertility treatment. To promote safe exemplary patient care in all aspects of fertility investigation and management based on collaboration with an integrated multidisciplinary team. To promote health and decrease risk factors that may contribute to infertility. This unique role complements the provision of patient education, assisting with medical procedures and providing emotional support.

Duties and Responsibilities Include

• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide optimum patient care. To communicate with the multidisciplinary team, including physicians, business office, administrative staff, ultra sonographers, laboratory technicians, embryologists, complementary medicine practices, interdepartmental units at WCH and Sunnybrook to facilitate patient care.
• Provide patients with clear and concise information prior to commencement of their treatment plan. Patient assessment, evaluation, coordination and education for ovum retrieval, fresh and frozen embryo transfer cycles for all patients. Teaching includes protocols ordered by the physician, safe medication administration, pre and posts procedure instruction, interpretation of blood and ultrasound results with physician instructions for the next steps.
• Starting, monitoring & discontinuation of IV, including administration of IV medications as ordered by the physician.
• Monitors narcotics in O.R unit
• Translates complex medical information to help patients make informed decisions.
• Ensure the rights; confidentiality and privacy of the patient are always protected.
• Provide patients with advice and support as necessary, throughout their treatment.
• Practice evidence-based nursing, applying accepted and validated research.
• Practice in accordance with the code of ethics and standards as set by the College of Nurses of Ontario, the CFAS and CReATe Fertility Centre.
• Communicate and liaise with medical staff from Satellite units for changes in patient’s plan of care.
• Ensure patient’s safety and well-being at all times.
• Provide emotional support in an unbiased manner.
• Exercise tact and compassion in dealings with patients and relatives in accordance with patient’s cultural and spiritual needs.
• Ensure that the correct control, storage and administration of medication are undertaken in accordance with CReATe Fertility Centre’s policies.
• Monitoring of vital signs and blood sugar levels.
• Assist Administrative Assistant in sanitizing OR cubicles after every patient use as needed.
• Adhere to the terms and conditions of employment as stated in the Employee Handbook.
• Ensure accurate and safe reconciliation of supplies including stock medication.
• Ensure that all records are kept in a clear, accurate and legible manner, and that all entries are signed and dated.
• Participate in training as required including fire safety, WHMIS, infection control, hand hygiene and emergency response & disaster planning.
• Maintain competency through education and research.
• Take an active role in department policies, processes and procedures by monitoring and maintaining standards of care in conjunction with other team members.
• Maintain the Quality System as it pertains to the processes performed in the OR.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings as required.
• Active role in monitoring and improving patient safety as it applies to my duties and responsibilities.
• Responding to patient inquiries by phone or email.

Qualifications

• RN / BSC.N
• Advanced practice and/or post graduate experience with reproductive health care
• Related experience in gynecology, labor and delivery, operating room
• Advanced counselling and/ or adult education skills.
• Current ACLS and/or BCLS
• Member of RNAO
• Preferred – member of CFAS
• Preferred – member of the Nurses Special Interest Group - CFAS

Working Conditions

• Full time 40 + hrs. per week, with flexible start and end times.
• Potential for 10 - or 12- hour days depending on patient acuity and nurse preference.
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• Vacation planning is done to ensure total clinic coverage 7 days per week.
• A willingness to maintain competency by attending courses and seminars as recommended by the Director of Nursing.

Physical Requirements

Physically able to stand for long periods of time, bending, lifting and transferring patients who have received conscious sedation. No physical restraint that would limit ability to fulfill the job description.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $32.00-$35.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON M5G 1N8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Registered Nurse (RN) License (required)

Work Location: In person