Registered Practical Nurse OR Sponsorship - Operating Room
- Full-time
- Department: Surgical Program
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Union: SEIU (2 positions)
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Operating Room
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Salary Range: $35.74 - $36.51 per hour (Start rate determined in accordance with collective agreement)
Hours: 37.50 Hours/Week - Rotating Shifts: Days; Evening; Nights; Weekends and Holidays
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: October 31, 2024
The Operating Room at TGH is comprised of 21 Operating Theatres and encompasses a wide variety of surgical services including Cardiovascular, Thoracic, General Surgery, Gyne Oncology, Urology, Head and Neck and Plastics. Our Nurses are provided with a variety of exciting educational and professional development opportunities.
In accordance with relevant legislation and the standards established by the College of Nurses of Ontario, the principal responsibilities of the REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE include: contributing to the patient assessment process; implementing patient care plans; collaborating with other members of the multi-disciplinary health care team; acting as patient advocate; attending seminars and workshops; performing the duties of the scrub nurse; and other duties as assigned.
- Completion of college, or other approved Registered Practical Nursing program including practicum experience
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
- OR experience preferred
- Current medication certificate which meets the standards of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work under pressure
- Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks including competitive offer packages, government organization membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service, a flexible work environment, opportunities for development and promotions, and additional corporate discounts.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date. UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. UHN reserves the right to discontinue consideration of any application with misleading information.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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