Registered Practical Nurse, Perioperative Services – Permanent Full-Time (1.0)

The OR Registered Practical Nurse functions as a member of the OR health care team, primarily in the scrub role, in keeping with the mission statement of the hospital, and within his/her scope of practice. The OR RPN demonstrates knowledge of general nursing theory, aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, OR Standards of Practice and hospital policies.

• →Conduct preoperative assessment of patient status as required
• →Provide emotional support to the family pre-operatively as appropriate
• →Practices according to the accepted standards from the College of Nurses, ORNAC, the Hospital and the Surgical PSU
• →Perform the duties of the scrub role including preparation for the surgical procedure, selection of appropriate supplies, equipment and instrumentation, aseptic handling of sterile supplies, providing assistance with draping of the patient, anticipation of the needs of the surgical team, provision of medication as required on the sterile field, awareness of appropriate safety precautions for the patient, and maintenance of the sterile field during surgery
• →Ensure that the surgical count is carried out before the incision is made, is correct at the end of a procedure and that the follow-up is appropriate if not, including documentation as per the policy
• →Assist with positioning of the patient, application of padding, positioning aids, warming devices, and security aids post surgery.
• →Complete computer charting and cataloguing of specimens as required
• →Carry out post-surgical routines within the RPN role as required, including appropriate loading of used equipment on the case cart, and provision of assistance with theatre between-case cleaning
• →Provide preceptorship for post-diploma RPN students in the scrub role, as they complete their clinical requirements.
• →Participate in the orientation of new staff
• →Keep abreast of best practices by participation in professional growth activities: staff inservices and education days, surgical and nursing journals, new OR surgical procedures, or in collaboration with the OR Educator
• →Participate in Quality Improvement activities within the unit
• →Identify of areas of risk within the Perioperative setting

• Post-diploma Operating Room Technique Program (Essential)
• Minimum of two (2) years recent Operating Room Experiences in all basic services (ENT, Urology, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Oral Surgery) (Preferred)
• Previous pediatric OR experience (Preferred)
• Current Registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario (Essential)
• Current CPR Certification (Essential)  
• Current BCLS certification (Essential)
• Positive references which reflect interest in learning, teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of safe medication administration as appropriate (Essential)
• Demonstrate the ability to participate as an active member of the health-care team (Essential)
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in an oral and a written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines      (Essential)
• Demonstrates an understanding and a willingness to participate in self-evaluation (Essential)
• Demonstrates the ability to participate in patient teaching (Essential)
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous Quality Improvement (Essential)
• Demonstrates an understanding of aseptic technique and an ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical setting (Essential)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)
• Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

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We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.