RPN Operating Room

Organizes patient care activities while working collaboratively with patients, families and the inter-professional team to achieve agreed-upon outcomes and optimize resource utilization for individual patients

Establishes and maintains respectful, collaborative, therapeutic and inter-professional relationships within and across the hospital units/programs (and externally where appropriate for his/her patient population)

Coordinates and communicates patient care activities for a safe and seamless transition from one shift or setting/unit of care to another; ensures appropriate transfer of accountability from one care provider to another

Participates in hospital committees and other groups to represent the RPN perspective and serve as a bridge to the unit/program and patient needs

Is accountable for his/her actions and decisions and practices in accordance with professional, legal and accreditation standards and evidence-based practice

Aligns behavior with Unity Health Toronto's vision, mission and values and code of conduct; promotes nursing as a knowledge-based profession; and, supports the advanced of professional practice plans and initiatives

Engages in self-reflection, performance review and ongoing learning

Participates in mentoring, teaching and /or coaching students, co-workers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals

Embraces change that leads to improved nursing practice and better patient outcomes

Advocates for a safe and healthy work environment

Qualifications include:

Successful completion of a Practical Nursing Diploma Program

Must have current General Class (Practicing) Registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Must have current BLS Certification

Minimum one year of recent and relevant Operating Room clinical experience required.

Post Diploma RPN Perioperative Nursing Certificate required. Candidates without this qualification may be considered if they have 2 years' Operating Room nursing experience

Recent experience in Neurosurgery, Orthopedics and Ophthalmology preferred

Must be able to demonstrate theoretical/practical knowledge of the ORNAC Standards and/or AORN Standards

Demonstrated good communication skills/command of English, both verbal and written

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Must be willing or have demonstrated continuous perioperative clinical development/competency

CNA certification in Perioperative Nursing is an asset

Evidence of good work ethics and an excellent attendance record

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrated knowledge and successful application of adult learning principles an asset

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.