Registered Practical Nurse - CVH Prep and Procedures
Mackenzie Health
- Vaughan, ON
- $33.87 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Managing a workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Addressing and resolving issues in a productive, respectful manner.
- Exercising sound professional judgment and using best practice guidelines.
- Contributing to a safe, inclusive environment for all through compliance with patient and staff safety policies and procedures.
- Practical Nurse Diploma from an approved nursing program preferred.
- Current Certificate of Registration in the General Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
- If graduated prior to 1995, medication administration certificate from an approved community college required.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- Proven clinical experience with patient-focused care, including strong patient assessment, care planning, patient education and documentation skills.
- Must demonstrate physical strength, flexibility and endurance required to perform the role based on assessment conducted by the Occupational Health and Safety Department.
- Minimum 2 years’ of current experience in inpatient surgery, day surgery, or emergency required.
- 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.
- 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 an asset.
- Ability to speak a second language.
- This position is represented by OPSEU Service
- You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health
- FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Mackenzie Health's Occupational Health and Safety department.