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.
With the mobilization of our 2018-2022 Strategic Plan, WCH has entered an exciting phase of its history – strengthening its bond with partners and introducing a new and inspiring vision: Healthcare revolutionized for a healthier and more equitable world.
FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY:
As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness department. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada and reside in Ontario.
Job Description
This position will be assigned to Surgical Clinics/Minor Procedures (Thyroid, Urology/Transition Related Surgery, Anorectal, General Surgery) based on operational needs.
Summary of duties, but not limited to:
• Responsible for providing direct nursing care, collaborating with other health professionals and participate in the organization of activities in the provision of patient care
• Prepares and ensures proper set up of examination rooms, equipment and supplies.
• Confirms the reason for the visit (chief complaint), and prepares the patient for examination/treatment
• Obtains and documents vital signs, health, and social histories
• Assists in the provision of procedural care for patients undergoing minor procedures (ie. cystoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, laryngoscopy)
• Triage’s patient phone calls, gives advice and responds to patient problems in accordance to the standards established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Provides routine nursing support as directed by physicians and approved as standard practices (e.g., procedural tests, positioning, assistance, specimen identification).
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team to provide pre/postoperative teaching and care to ambulatory surgical patients.
• Liaises with clinicians, clerical and support staff to ensure team and unit functions efficiently and effectively and ensures continuity of patient care
• The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will practice within his/her full scope of practice in the clinic setting as outlined in the Standards of Practice by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• 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.
• May be required to work in various areas of the Surgical 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.
Qualifications
• Registered Practical Nurse Diploma
• Current Certificate of Competence (RPN) from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required, current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is an asset
• Must have a minimum of 2-3 years of current clinical/work experience in a surgical setting.
• Current work experience in an ambulatory setting with minor procedures, operating room and/or surgical experience preferred.
• Successful completion of Nursing Physical Assessment Course and Administration of Medication course and proven competence according to the standard of practice from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Successful completion of the IV Therapy/IV initiation and maintenance course for RPN with current competency
• Proven competence in initiation and maintenance of intravenous therapy
• Critical Care and Health Assessment and Ambulatory Surgical Nursing course preferred
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook), experience with Electronic Medical Record.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent patient assessment, triaging skills and teaching experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and effective interpersonal and skills
• Ability to organize time and set priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• 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
Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
