Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario. Job Description Type: Replacement Part Time Casual Part Time Casual
Summary Of Duties But Not Limited To
- 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
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
- 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
Closing Statement
Why Choose Us?
- Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
- Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
- Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).
