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 Owen Sound (Canada)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Canada
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