Registered Practical Nurse - Perioperative Services, Same Day Admissions - Casual 2023-231537 (2025-13591)

Sunnybrook


Date: 1 day ago
City: Toronto, ON
Contract type: Full time
Summary Of Duties

We are seeking an experienced RPN with current surgical experience, including pre-operative and post-operative assessment, and discharge experience. The individual must have strong clinical assessment skills and organizational abilities to provide a high level of patient care in the immediate pre-operative and post-operative phase.

The primary responsibility of the RPN includes physical and psychological assessment, instruction and preparation of patients undergoing a variety of surgeries.

The RPN should have an ability to adapt to a fast-changing and stressful environment

And be able to provide physical assistance with patient mobilization, transfers and ambulation.

The RPN will be responsible for providing post-operative health teaching on recovery and pain management. The Same Day RPN must support the philosophy of Person- Centred Care and the Mission Vision and Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The RPN works closely with the RN and other

Qualifications/Skills

  • Current Ontario College of Nurses Registration
  • Diploma in RPN mandatory
  • Current BCLS certification required
  • Minimum 1-2 years recent surgical experience required
  • Successful completion of Physical Assessment course
  • Venipuncture IV certification and phlebotomy skills required
  • Successful completion of Medication Administration course
  • Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and ability to prioritize in a stressful environment required
  • Excellent computer skills required
  • In-depth knowledge of the effects of General and Regional Anaesthetics
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent time management and organization skills
  • Proven ability to promote Client Centered Care in a clinic environment

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