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- Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with current registration
- Qualified to practice within current CNO RPN scope of practice guidelines
- Current BCLS certification
- Perianesthesia Certificate mandatory
- Must be able to rotate through all services within Surgical Daycare including Endoscopy
- Excellent clinical, decision making and critical thinking skills
- Excellent verbal, written, communication and organizational skills
- Must function within the competencies, professional and clinical standards for Peri-operative Nursing Practice
- Ability to make intelligent, independent decisions and initiate appropriate action based on patient-focused best practice guidelines
- Commitment to providing high quality, individualized patient care
- Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced working environment
- Commitment to GBGH Mission, Vision and Values
- Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history
- Available to work 8- and 12-hour shifts, days and evenings.
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Asset:- Bilingual - English and French
- Experience in assisting with flexible scopes
- ACLS
- PALS
Union: SEIU
Posting Number: 24-076
Number of Positions Available: 1
Department: Surgical Services
Location: Midland
Hours of Work: Permanent Part Time, scheduled up to 24 hours a week. Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the SEIU collective agreement.
Salary: $ $35.97 an hour
How to Apply: Please submit your application through under Career Opportunities by uploading your resume and cover letter as either a PDF or Word document(s). Applications must be received by May 8, at 9am EST.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, but please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on the skill, ability, experience and qualifications. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview or other applicable testing where required.
Our Commitment: Georgian Bay General Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply including visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2s+ persons, and anyone else who will contribute to a diverse workplace.
Why GBGH? Why Now?
Georgian Bay General Hospital is embarking on a transformative process to grow in alignment with the needs of our community. A community that is passionate about their hospital. A community that wants safe, high-quality care. With a leadership team committed to quality and safety, GBGH is focused on delivering a great patient experience and positive patient outcomes.
We have a renewed focus on our people, investing in skill development, leadership growth and engaging our team. At GBGH, we are committed to people because we know they are the ones who have the biggest impact on our patients. We continually seek team members who work with a purpose - to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
Our purpose at GBGH is We Make Excellent Care Personal. Our hospital is vibrant, progressive and a partner in inspiring a healthier community. By joining GBGH, you have become part of our family that works together to provide our patients with the highest possible level of care.
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Registered Practical Nurse - Midland, Canada - Georgian Bay General Hospital
Description
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a health care professional who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient/family focused nursing care. As a part of the interdisciplinary health team, the RPN will practice within their full scope in accordance with the nursing philosophy and standards set out by Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) and The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).The peri-operative certified RPN will possess the theoretical knowledge and technical skills required to work in the peri-operative setting.
RPNs will use the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) standards of practice as the foundation for providing patient care in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative settings with a particular focus on the intraoperative phase and the scrub role and surgical daycare.
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