Categories: Nursing|Service Location(s): Owen Sound Types: Part Time DEPARTMENT: DAY SURGERY LOCATION: OWEN SOUND UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT STATUS: PART TIME WAGE RATE: $37.071 – $38.157 Reporting to the Manager of Surgical Services, the responsibility of the Registered Practical Nurse is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means to adults and children during their pre and post anesthetic phase.

Qualifications Required: Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligibility

Current BCLS

Successful completion of Post Anaesthetic Course within the last 3 years

Physical Assessment Course or equivalent

2 years recent acute care surgical nursing experience

Broad knowledge in all the surgical sub specialties performed at Brightshores

Venipunctures to establish an IV required

IV medications above the drip chamber required

Power Chart and Power Chart Order entry

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals





Ability to work all shifts

Demonstrated leadership problem solving, decision making, organizational and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated interviewing and patient assessment skills

Demonstrated interest and experience in patient education and health promotion

Commitment to continuous career development and continuing education

Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision

Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records

Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability

Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a secure and healthy work environment

📌 Registered Practical Nurse – Day Surgery #395 26 Owen Sound (Canada)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Canada