Cataract Suite

St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON

Part Time

Salary Range: $39.96 - $40.37 /hour An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Registered Practical Nurse to join our inter-professional eye care team within the Cataract Suite of St. Joseph's Health Care London.

As an significant member of the Cataract Suite team, you will collaborate in providing care in our outpatient Cataract suite, a state of the art, purpose built ambulatory surgery day care unit where over 4000 patients and their families experience cataract surgery annually. The team of surgeons, anesthetists, nurses, clerical staff and anesthesia assistants work closely in this renowned ambulatory care suite providing high quality, compassionate outpatient surgical care while supporting our academic mandate via our Ophthalmology resident training program.

This position reports to the Clinical Manager of the Cataract Suite.

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.

Essential Qualifications
Valid registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario




Minimum 2 years recent experience in the Operating Room and/or successful completion of the Operating Room course within the last 5 years
Valid CPR certificate
Proficiency and experience in pharmacology and medication administration
Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
Excellent decision-making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a team workplace
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
A commitment to career development

Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in French is considered an asset

Teaching and Research
St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements
Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

📌 Registered Practical Nurse, Cataract Suite London
🏢 St. Joseph's Health Care London
📍 London