Registered Practical Nurse - Same Day Surgery - Regular Full-Time 2026-19082 (2026-19082)
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 1-2 years recent surgical experience required
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- We are seeking an experienced RPN with current surgical experience, including pre-operative
- and post-operative assessment, and dischargeexperience. The individual
- must have strong clinical assessment skills and organizational abilities to provide a high level of patient care in theimmediate pre-operative and post-operative phase.
- The primary responsibility of the RPN includes physical and psychological assessment, instruction and preparation of patients undergoing avariety 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 supportthe philosophy of Person- Centred Care and the Mission Vision and Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The RPN works closely withthe RN and other
- 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
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assess, instruct, and prepare patients before surgery, and provide postoperative assessment, discharge support, and education on recovery and pain management. Work with registered nurses and other care team members to deliver person-centred care, including assisting patients with mobilization, transfers, and ambulation.
Requirements
Requires current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RPN, a practical nursing diploma, current BCLS certification, and at least 1–2 years of recent surgical experience. Also requires a physical assessment course, medication administration course, venipuncture and IV certification, phlebotomy skills, and strong clinical, organizational, communication, and computer skills.
Skills
- Preoperative Assessment
- Postoperative Assessment
- Patient Discharge
- Physical Assessment
- Patient Education
- Pain Management
- Patient Mobilization
- Venipuncture
- Phlebotomy
- Intravenous Therapy
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Prioritization
- Communication
- Time Management
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Registered Practical Nurse
- Same Day Surgery
- Surgical Experience
- Preoperative Assessment
- Postoperative Assessment
- Patient Discharge
- Physical Assessment
- Psychological Assessment
- Patient Preparation
- Person-Centred Care
- Patient Mobilization
- Transfers
- Ambulation
- Recovery Education
- Pain Management
- BCLS Certification
- College of Nurses of Ontario Registration
- Practical Nursing Diploma
- Venipuncture
- IV Certification
- Phlebotomy
- Medication Administration
- General Anaesthetics
- Regional Anaesthetics
- Clinical Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Computer Skills
- Time Management