Registered Practical Nurse - Surgical Day Care

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

The Surgical Day Care team requires a Registered Practical Nurse with strong surgical experience to assist with the operational growth within the surgical program.

Functions as an active member of a multidisciplinary team in the provision of patient-focused care in the outpatient environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with other health care professionals in the planning and implementation of care for a wide variety of surgical cases.

The ideal candidate is strong in patient-centred care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with excellent communication skills with a clear patient focus; a person to foster teamwork and cooperation.

Requirements

Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required; Current BCLS Certification required at time of hire; Recent experience with ophthalmology pre and post op preferred; Experience with orthopedic patients, especially total joint replacements, strongly recommended; Knowledge of pain management preferred; Experience with Acute Pain Service; Experience with regional anesthesia (peripheral nerve blocks and spinals); CVAD experience preferred; Recent surgical experience in a day surgery environment required – pre and post-op care (including orthopedic same day total joints); Strong skills in IV insertion preferred; Required skills include aseptic technique, wound care, ostomy care, CBI care, foley catheter insertion and management, IV care and management, including blood product administration and monitoring; Experience in medication administration; Organized and an ability to work in a team environment; Self-directed; Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills; Caring, compassionate and patient and family-centred; Ability to function in a fast-paced environment; Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the profession; Sound problem-solving, conflict resolution and decision making skills; Functions independently within scope of practice; Maximizes utilization of resources; Evidence of continuing education/learning; Aware of multicultural issues affecting health care needs; Basic computer skills - Order Entry module of Meditech required; Familiarity with Smarttrack (OR Manager) preferred; Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position; Satisfactory employment and attendance record required