Registered Nurse

at  Womens College Hospital

COMPANY BIO

Women’s College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you’re ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women’s College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.

JOB DESCRIPTION

An exciting Part Time Registered Nurse role is available with the Peri Anesthesia Unit reporting to the Clinical Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors in Nursing is required
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses
• Recent experience in either Post Anesthesia Care, Emergency Room, or Critical Care setting required
• Current BCLS and ACLS certification required
• Critical Care or PACU course required
• Venipuncture, IV insertion, arterial lines & ECG (basic interpretation) certification required
• Health Assessment & Ambulatory Surgical Nursing course preferred
• Pre and post anesthesia care, surgical experience in an ambulatory setting preferred
• Excellent computer skills
• Must have excellent organizational, assessment, communication & teaching skills
• Work effectively as a strong team player
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education, professional growth and maintenance of clinical competency is required
• Membership in OPANA is an asset
• Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria
• Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
• Legally eligible to work in Ontario and currently resides in Ontario.
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide pre & post-operative care (Phase 1 and 2) to ambulatory surgical patients
• Provide assessment and care of the patient’s airway, hemodynamic status, pain and nausea management
• Facilitates the patient’s physical & psychological preparation for surgery & discharge
• Ensures a smooth progression of the patient through the peri-operative phases with strong assessment & critical thinking skills
• Provide extensive pre and post-operative health education, teaching and support to patients & their families, including telephone/video follow-up calls and in person visits in Pre-Admission Clinic
• Participation in education activities to advance and maintain competency in care of pre and post-operative patients
• May be required to work in other areas of the Surgical Services program
  As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.
  The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.