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
The Department of Surgery at Women’s College Hospital provides a variety of services to patients with many different conditions. We focus on innovation and ambulatory surgery and are able to treat many patients on a day-surgery basis.
Summary of duties, but not limited to:
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide pre & post-operative care to ambulatory surgical patients in the Peri-anesthesia Unit
• Provide assessment and care of the patient’s 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 phase with strong assessment & critical thinking skills
• Provide extensive pre and post-operative health education, teaching and support to patients & their families, including telephone follow-up calls documented online
• 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.
Qualifications
• Registered Practical Nurse Diploma is required
• Current Certificate of Competence (RPN) from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Must have a minimum of 3 years current surgical experience in Surgical Day Care or other ambulatory setting
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required, current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is an asset
• Successful completion of the Physical Assessment Course for RPN with current competency
• Successful completion of the IV Therapy/IV initiation and maintenance course for RPN with current competency
• Successful completion of Administration of Medications course and proven competence in according to the standards of practice from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Applicant must have a solid knowledge base regarding surgical procedures including orthopedic, breast/plastic, gynecology and thyroid and general surgery, knowledge of pain procedures an asset
• Critical Care and Health Assessment and Ambulatory Surgical Nursing course preferred
• Proven competence in initiation and maintenance of intravenous therapy
• Proven ability to support comprehensive patient education throughout the perioperative continuum of care
• IM injection course is an asset
• Excellent computer skills
• Must have excellent organizational, assessment, communication and teaching skills
• Work effectively as a strong team player
• Applicant must have a solid knowledge base regarding surgical procedures including orthopedic, breast/plastic, gynecology and thyroid and general surgery; knowledge of pain procedures 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
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.
