The Surgical Services RPN is responsible for the clinical functioning and support of the pre-operative clinic through engagement with patients and other multidisciplinary team pre-surgery. The successful candidate will optimize patient health through pre-assessment activities and liaise with various clinical professionals regarding patient care.

In this role, the RPN will accomplish patient care goals by utilizing nursing best practices in a preoperative setting. Surgical nursing offers diversity, and the development of leadership, organizational and time-management skills. This role is ideal for the RPN seeking a new and challenging opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in a specialty area.

Qualifications

• Current Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current certificate in BCLS and demonstrated ongoing competence through annual re-certification
• Certification in IV therapy for RPN’s with demonstrated ongoing competence
• Certification in Blood Glucose Monitoring and demonstrated ongoing competence through annual re-certification
• Completed a recognized Medication Delivery Program if not included in their basic program and is able to demonstrate ongoing competence
• Competent to deliver medications in an acute setting
• Ability to provide evidence of professional development
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with neat and legible handwriting
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with the public both in person and by telephone
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own actions
• Demonstrates a multidisciplinary approach to patient care
• Reliable attendance record
• Demonstrated computer experience within two years and knowledge of Window-based software
• Reliable attendance record
• Perioperative experience preferred
• Familiar with provincial wait time targets an asset
• Experience booking surgical appointments preferred