Registered Practical Nurse

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

To use nursing process in providing patient care. To participate as a member of the Health Care Team and the Nursing Team.

As an individual practitioner, to maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current practice. To maintain nursing records.

To perform as a member of the surgical team, including perioperative role and in all services. To perform other related duties as assigned within the RPN scope of practice.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Registered Practical Nurse Diploma from an accredited community college;
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
• Successful completion of the Operating Room course from an approved program;
• Minimum of two years experience within the perioperative scrub role within a variety of operating room services required;
• Demonstrated commitment to maintain Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CNO;
• Current B.C.L.S. Heart and Stroke Foundation Standards;
• Proven to have good technical operating room skills that adhere to AORN / ORNAC standards of practice for a scrub nurse role;
• Proven organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving and teaching skills;
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete assignments adhering to the Operating Room standards of practice for an RPN in a scrub nurse role;
• Proven ability to lead peers and educate peers in perioperative nursing skills;
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills;
• Proven ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations;
• Ability to lift, turn, transfer patients manually and with mechanical aids;
• Must be able to meet the expected flexibility in scheduling in an Operating Room setting and have the ability to work in order to meet patient care needs in the Operating Room setting;
• Evidence of continuing education related to the position;
• Must have satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area; and;
• Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to.

As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients.

New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer / Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.