Job Description:
RVH has the largest surgical program in the North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network (NSM LHIN) with 65% of surgeons and approximately 80,000 surgical cases annually.
As the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) you are a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the organizational philosophy, policies and standards of care of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, the College of Nurses (CNO), and all relevant legislation.
As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements:
- Registered Practical Nursing Diploma or equivalent education to practice at full scope
- Completion of recognized Medication Administration Course
- Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current BCLS
- Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of profession
- Membership in professional association specific to nursing service area
- Functions independently within scope of practice
- Computer literacy in current software applications
You will be an ideal candidate for this position if you have:
- Sound problem solving, communications (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision making skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others
- Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service
- Ability to learn about, from and with other members of the patient care team to foster a strong interprofessional model of care.
- Orthopedic/urology surgery experience and/or education (preferred)
- Must be able to perform all essential duties of position description, which includes the ability to lift and move patients, pushing, pulling, bending and stooping
- Flexibility to accommodate changing assignments and workloads
