Perioperative Rpn Pt - Kingston, Canada - Kingston Health Sciences Centre

Kingston Health Sciences Centre

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Kingston, Canada

2 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Perioperative RPN functions under the College of Nurses of Ontario's scope of practice as a member of the Perioperative Services Team in the Surgical, Perioperative and Anesthesia program.

The Perioperative RPN works in collaboration with the health team members to meet the care of patients and is responsible for scrubbing duties during surgery in accordance with established standards and protocols.

Within this role the employee is accountable for contributing to the delivery of the Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) strategy.

As an employee, one must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for actively promoting and supporting patient and family centered engagement and care in all we do.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates an excellent knowledge of aseptic technique, operative procedures, preparation of instruments, equipment and supplies, and surgeons' preferences by performing scrub duties and anticipating needs during the procedure that will provide quality patient care.
Demonstrates ability and accountability when handling and transporting specimens.
Assists in maintaining a safe and comfortable patient care environment
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Demonstrates the ability to work as a team member by participating in patient care, such as positioning, prepping, draping and in non-direct patient care activities
Advocates for patients by assuring respect is maintained by all team members
Participates in activities that are to the full scope of practice for the RPN in the Operating Room.
Assists with lifting and transporting of patients

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The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job._

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of a Registered Practical Nurse Diploma Program.
Graduate of an RPN
Perioperative Nursing Certificate Program from an accredited program.

Registered with CNO

College of Nurses of Ontario.
Excellent communication skills and high initiative.
CPR & First Aid, WHMIS.
Medical Terminology.
Computer knowledge/procedure pick lists.
Ability to identify problems during procedures.
Ability to multitask.
Demonstrated ability to make decisions within scope of Practice.
Proven ability to attend work regularly.
Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices._
If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team_