Company Overview
William Osler Health System (Osler) is a hospital system which includes Brampton Civic Hospital, Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness and Etobicoke General Hospital, and serves 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities within the Central West region. Nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety, Osler is also Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive from Accreditation Canada. Osler has three unique sites, each providing a wide range of services: Brampton Civic Hospital provides care to Osler’s most complex and seriously ill or injured patients through a mix of inpatient and outpatient services. Etobicoke General Hospital is a traditional community hospital that provides all aspects of care from emergency medicine to surgery and specialist visits. Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness is an outpatient facility, providing urgent care, day surgery and specialty clinics, and focuses on helping individuals with chronic conditions manage their disease better.
About the job
One of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.
A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.
At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!
Job Description
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a regulated health care professional who is accountable and responsible for providing quality patient focused nursing care to patients who are identified as less complex, demonstrate more predictable outcomes and are at lower risk for negative outcomes in pre and post operative care. As part of the inter-professional health care team, the RPN will practice according to the nursing practice expectations set by Osler, the regulatory practice standards of the College of Nurses and the legislative requirements set by the Regulated Health Professions Act.
Accountabilities:
Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
Professional, patient-centred care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being during and after any ambulatory care procedures including arthroscopy, gynecology, cystoscopy, endoscopy or cataract
Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
Practicing according to the infection control and prevention measures
Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient’s health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles
Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community
Qualifications
Recent experience within the last five years with a minimum of two years of operating room experience required
Operating Room certificate
Knowledge of Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada of standards of practice
Must be able to wear lead apron and standing for long periods of time
Must be able to respond to on call within 30 minutes
Core competencies:
Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory and responsibilities to the nursing profession and must be able to work to the full scope of practice of a Registered Practical Nurse
CPR-HCP
Medication Administration certificate and Patient Assessment course required for RPNs graduating prior to 2005 (certificates must be submitted with applications and prior to the interview phase)
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and decision-making skills required
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team
Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family-centred care
Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching
Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills
Demonstrated high level of professionalism, organizational and critical-thinking skills
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Exemplary clinical practice within an inter-professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care
Excellent physical assessment skills
Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions to ensure timely patient care delivery
Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines
Knowledge, understanding and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Ability to learn and work with information systems/technology
Must demonstrate Osler’s Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites
Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
Additional Information
Hours: Currently weekdays and weekends (8 hour days, evenings with night call) and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)
Salary:
Minimum: $35.29 per hour
Maximum: $38.16 per hour
How to Apply:
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