Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Gen Day Surg-Pre & Post - FT (J1026-0294)

Job summary

Provide competent, compassionate, culturally sensitive nursing care to surgical patients and their families, including assessment, education, prevention, and support for recovery. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, communicate effectively, prioritize patient needs, respond appropriately to emergencies, and contribute to teaching, learning, and continuous improvement.

Job details

Company Bio North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services. What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community. North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners. We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career! Position Summary Registered Practical Nurse, Gen Day Surg-Pre & Post Your goal in this position is to provide clinical competence, excellent patient and family driven care, in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner. You will do this by collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of care providers, with an emphasis on the assessment, education, prevention, maintenance, and restoration of patient health. You’re a great relationship builder, and foster close contacts with peers across the entire organization. You have great interpersonal skills, and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families. Great Registered Practical Nurses are: Organized – they embrace the challenge of prioritizing patient care demands in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to engage with new challenges every single day Great Communicators – they communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, volunteers, and families Decisive – at the end of the day, they have the ability to make the big decisions, to take ownership of their actions, and use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the best interests of the patient Safety Conscious – they know that keeping everyone safe and healthy is the highest priority, and follow all H&S policies and guidelines Committed – they embrace our learning culture and demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional development to enhance their knowledge and skills On a practical level, you will Demonstrate the ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurse of Ontario Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients, families and other members of the health care team Think critically, set priorities and organize work in response to client/patient needs Demonstrate knowledge of transfers and lifts Be committed to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement Assume a leadership/charge role with demonstrated evidence of self- motivation regarding continuing education in areas of patient assessment, patient education and related Clinical Specialties Foster good public relations and working relationships in a family centered care environment Demonstrate your ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations Have proficient skill level with computers, MS Word, Internet searches, data entry and patient information systems Demonstrate evidence of self- motivation regarding continuing education in areas of patient assessment, and patient education. Qualifications Registered Practical Nursing diploma from a recognized Community College Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required Minimum 2 years recent surgical nursing experience required Minimum 1 to 3 years’ experience in Ambulatory Day Surgery experience preferred Physical Assessment course preferred Medication Administration course preferred Knowledge of Phase I and II Recovery criteria What We Offer Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part-Time Regular Position with 8 hour shifts, days and evening shifts in the Gen Day Surg-Pre & Post department. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that includes benefits, pension, and vacation. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca How To Apply Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why: Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered. We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview. Closing Statement At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

What you’ll do

Provide competent, compassionate, culturally sensitive nursing care to surgical patients and their families, including assessment, education, prevention, and support for recovery. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, communicate effectively, prioritize patient needs, respond appropriately to emergencies, and contribute to teaching, learning, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Requires a Registered Practical Nursing diploma, current good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, Basic Cardiac Life Support certification, and at least two years of recent surgical nursing experience. Ambulatory day surgery experience is preferred, as are physical assessment and medication administration courses; knowledge of Phase I and II recovery criteria is also required.

Benefits

• Benefits
• Pension
• Vacation

Listed skills

• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Assessment
• Patient Education
• Surgical Nursing
• Ambulatory Day Surgery
• Phase I and II Recovery
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Prioritization
• Patient Transfers and Lifts
• Emergency Response
• Medication Administration
• Leadership
• Computer Skills
• Continuous Quality Improvement

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety

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