RPN - Operating Room

Clearpoint Health Network Inc. is Canada's largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, provincial and regional health organizations and workers' compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada meeting the needs of patients, while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems.

Clearpoint Health Network Inc. is recruiting for Part-time casual Registered Practical Nurse - Operating Room. Specialties include Orthopaedics, Plastics, Bariatrics, Ophthalmology (Cataracts), ENT, Urology and others as required.

Hourly Rate: $35–$42/hr
Location: Etobicoke, Ontario
Job Type: Casual / Part-Time
Department: Operating Room
Reports to: Nurse Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe and compassionate nursing care to patients after, during, and after surgery.
• Assist with the preparation and setup of operating rooms for surgical procedures.
• Perform circulating and/or scrub duties within scope of practice and demonstrated competency.
• Assist with patient positioning, surgical preparation, and transfer.
• Maintain aseptic technique and strict infection prevention and control standards.
• Prepare and handle surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Complete surgical counts and required perioperative documentation.
• Monitor patient status and promptly communicate changes to the appropriate healthcare team.
• Administer medications and treatments within scope of practice and organizational policies.
• Support safe patient identification, surgical site verification, and other surgical safety processes.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are appropriately cleaned, maintained, and available for procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement, education, and ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians and the multidisciplinary perioperative team.
• Perform other nursing duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• RPN with current Certificate of Registration issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Operating Room certification from an accredited college program– Certificate required
• Current BCLS certification is required
• Proven focus to provide excellent patient care, in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary team of care providers, with emphasis on assessment, education, prevention, maintenance, and restoration of patient health

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' recent experience in an acute care setting in the Surgical Suite / Ambulatory environment that includes and not limited to assisting, scrubbing /circulating and /or /providing retraction / abdominal thrust for procedures of the operating room, and ambulatory services, as well as services of endoscopy, urology and minor surgery – required
• Ability to work independently within the Surgical /Ambulatory services environment to maintain patient flow
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical / ambulatory procedures (including set up) and the continuum of care for the surgical patient that includes the pre-intra-post surgery patient experience
• Must be capable to set up and care for minor and major surgery procedures and anticipate the needs of patients and physicians
• Proven motivation to pursue educational goals
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team
• Implement plan of care including independent and interdependent nursing functions
• Assessing and understanding the unique needs of the surgical patient
• Strong proficiency and willingness to work at the full scope of practice (as outlined by CNO)

Perks

• Competitive pay rate
• On-site parking

Vaccines are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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