Registered Practical Nurse - Same Day Surgery - Regular Part-Time 2026-19121 (2026-19121)
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-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 and prepare patients physically and psychologically before surgery, and provide postoperative assessment, discharge support, and education on recovery and pain management. Assist with patient mobilization and work collaboratively with registered nurses and other care team members while supporting person-centred care.
Requirements
Requires current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, an RPN diploma, current BCLS certification, and at least 1–2 years of recent surgical experience. Candidates must also have completed physical assessment and medication administration courses, hold venipuncture and IV certification, and demonstrate strong clinical assessment, communication, organization, and computer skills.
Skills
- Preoperative Assessment
- Postoperative Assessment
- Patient Discharge
- Physical Assessment
- Patient Education
- Pain Management
- Patient Mobilization
- Venipuncture
- Phlebotomy
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Prioritization
- Communication
- Time Management
- Computer Skills
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Registered Practical Nurse
- Same Day Surgery
- College of Nurses of Ontario Registration
- RPN Diploma
- BCLS Certification
- Surgical Experience
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Discharge
- Physical Assessment Course
- Venipuncture
- IV Certification
- Phlebotomy
- General Anesthesia
- Regional Anesthesia
- Patient Mobilization
- Patient Transfers
- Ambulation
- Recovery Education
- Pain Management
- Person-Centred Care
- Client-Centred Care
- Clinical Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Prioritization
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time Management