Registered Practical Nurse - Part Time

Position: Registered Practical Nurse - Part Time (OR)

Competition:

137-24

Department / Unit:

Operating Room

Position Type:

Part Time

Bargaining Unit:

SEIU

Posting Date:

Headwaters Health Care Centre. One Community, Caring Together.

We are a dedicated team of professionals focused on providing the best care possible for our patients, families, and caregivers. We work together to care for the whole person from hospital to home.

We are looking for a Registered Practical Nurse to work with our Operating Room Department to help us continue in our mission to serve our community with Kindness, Passion, Courage, and Teamwork

Position Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will perform the duties expected of a Registered Practical Nurse within the Operating Room Department. This position rotates through Day Surgery, Operating Room, & Endoscopy areas as required.

The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient/family focused nursing care to a patient population with predictable outcomes. As part of the interdisciplinary health team, the RPN will practice within their full scope in accordance with the nursing philosophy and standards set by HHCC, the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Regulated Health Professions Act legislation.


Qualifications:

Current Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) certification from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Minimum 2 years recent combined clinical experience (within the last 3 years) in Day Surgery, Operating Room and / or Endoscopy required (preference will be given to candidates with varied experience)

Perianesthesia Certificate

Perioperative Certificate

Current C.P.R. certification

Other courses considered an asset for this role: IV Therapy, Basic ECG interpretation, Medication Administration, Wound Care (preference will be given to candidates with most suitable courses)

Appropriate lifting techniques

Acceptable performance and attendance records

Hiring Salary Range: $35.224 - $35.970

Why Headwaters?
Our values are more than words, they are what define and connect us. They determine how we work, how we behave, and how we relate to our patients, their families, and caregivers as well as to everyone who is part of the Headwaters community

We offer a wide range of employee perks, for information on our comprehensive benefits package, please visit