Registered Practical Nurse – Operating Room Sponsorship

Job description: Southlake builds healthy communities through exceptional care, innovative partnerships and extraordinary people. We provide a wide range of health care services to communities in northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include cancer care and cardiac care and serve a broader population in the northern GTA and Simcoe-Muskoka.Our team of nearly 6,000 employees, physicians, volunteers, students and patient and family advisors, is committed to creating an environment where the best experiences occur. In recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received Accreditation Canada’s highest distinction of excellence.

Job Summary

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) models the clinical excellence and core competencies of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards of practice, as well as the policies and procedures of the Regional Health Center of Southlake (Southlake). The LPN works collaboratively as a member of the healthcare team. The LPN provides direct patient care in accordance with the standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario. These factors impact decision-making related to care provider assignment as well as the need for consultation and collaboration among care providers. All nurses are committed to lifelong learning.Main responsibilities

• Provides patient and family centered care within the LPN scope of practice, based on the College of Nurses of Ontario’s three-factor framework.
• Operates in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, including emergency codes.
• Ensure practice is consistent with entry-to-practice competencies, practice standards, guidelines and legislation.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and all members of the healthcare team.
• Practices collaboratively with Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide elements of care to patients/clients with complex health conditions.
• Practices collaboratively with other members of the interprofessional health care team.
• Provides consultation and/or clinical support to peers as needed
• Contributes to the assessment and documentation of each patient’s health status on an ongoing basis.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the plan of care and evaluates its ongoing effectiveness.
• Assist in the orientation/preceptorship of new staff and students on clinical units.
• Acts as a role model and champion to identify and integrate best safety practices into daily activities to promote the delivery of safe and exemplary care.
• Other tasks assigned by the manager/delegate.

Skills and Abilities

• Two years of current operating room experience an asset
• Ability to prioritize and organize work in response to patient/client needs
• Ability to function within the full scope of nursing practice according to the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, professional development and continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated skills in problem analysis and evaluation
• Demonstrated commitment to patient- and family-centered care and teamwork.
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Demonstrates an understanding of and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that promote a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Good working knowledge of electronic documentation
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and their families and other members of the care team in a stimulating and exciting health care environment.
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion principles.
• Model behavior that aligns with the values ​​of Southlake Regional Health Center.

*If applicants do not meet the qualifications above, applicants will be considered for a SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY to complete a perioperative course clinical internship based on the following qualifications:

• Must provide proof of enrollment in a recognized perioperative course to begin at time of application.
• Successful completion of the theoretical component of a recognized perioperative course
• Certificate of LPN registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Proficiency in BCLS
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills

New graduates are encouraged to apply and will be considered for posting.Qualifications

• LPN diploma from a recognized nursing school
• Certificate of LPN registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BLS certification required
• Have completed the required IPA operating room course

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including people with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations at all stages of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work safely and promote health and safety in the workplace.

Please note: If you are selected to move forward in the recruiting process, a Southlake talent representative will contact you via email. Please check all emails you receive from Southlake and ensure the address ends with @southlakeregional.org or @southlake.ca. If not, we do not recommend responding as your email may not be sent to the Southlake team.

Expected salary: $36.46 – 37.05 per hour

Location: Newmarket, ON