Registered Practical Nurse - C5 Procedures
$75,670,400–$81,348,800 year
On-siteRichmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Manage a workload effectively in a fast-paced environment while providing holistic, high-quality care to patients with complex needs within the scope of practice defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Address and resolve issues productively, exercising sound professional judgment and adhering to best practice guidelines to ensure patient and staff safety. Contribute to a safe, inclusive environment by collaborating with the interprofessional care team and complying with Mackenzie Health's standards. This role requires a minimum of two years' experience in inpatient surgery, day surgery, or emergency, along with current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and endurance, possess strong communication skills in English, and exhibit critical thinking abilities to adjust to unexpected events.
Required Qualifications
- Current Certificate of Registration in the General Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- If graduated prior to 1995, medication administration certificate from an approved community college
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
- Minimum 2 years' of current experience in inpatient surgery, day surgery, or emergency
- Experience working with electronic medical records
- Familiarity with the Regulated Health Professions Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, and the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Excellent interpersonal, listening, and verbal and written communication skills in English, with an ability to deliver information and work effectively with patients, families and colleagues
- Demonstrated strong decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and adjust to new or unexpected events
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Must demonstrate physical strength, flexibility and endurance required to perform the role based on assessment conducted by the Occupational Health and Safety Department
- You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health
Desired Qualifications
- Practical Nurse Diploma from an approved nursing program
- Operating Room Certificate
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Recent Endoscopy, Urology and Paediatric surgery experience
- Recent completion of a physical assessment course
- Member of the Registered Practical Nurses' Association of Ontario (RPNAO) /Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)
- Ambulatory clinic experience
- Ability to speak a second language
- Previous experience within the Registered Practical Nurse classification
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