Registered Practical Nurse - Inpatient Surgery

We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen.

As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) role models clinical excellence and the core competencies of the practice standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), as well as the policies and procedures of Southlake Regional Health Centre (Southlake).

The RPN works collaboratively as a member of the health care team. The RPN provides direct patient care to patients as outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario standard.

These factors have an impact on decision making related to care-provider assignment as well as the need for consultation and collaboration among care providers.

All nurses make a commitment to lifelong learning.

Primary Responsibilities

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) role models clinical excellence and the core competencies of the practice standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), as well as the policies and procedures of Southlake Regional Health Centre (Southlake).

The RPN works collaboratively as a member of the health care team. The RPN provides direct patient care to patients as outlined in the College of Nurses of Ontario standard.

These factors have an impact on decision making related to care-provider assignment as well as the need for consultation and collaboration among care providers.

All nurses make a commitment to lifelong learning.

Qualifications

• Current RPN certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Certificate of competence in BCLS
• Able to work 12 hour shifts and nights and weekends
• Recent experience working with pre and post-surgical patients preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre.
• Always with compassion
• Power of many
• Serve with purpose
• Every voice matters
30+ days ago