Shift and Hours: Weekdays and Weekends; Days and Nights, 8 hours
Summary Of Duties
Responsible for primary care of Operating Room patients. The main functions of the RPN include, but are not limited to: assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy. The RPN supports the Philosophy of Patient-Focused Care concept and principles and the Mission and Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The RPN works closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications/Skills
• Current Ontario Registration with College of Nurses
• Current B.C.L.S. Certificate
• Completion of post-graduate O.R. certificate
• Current or recent O.R. experience required
• Physical assessment course required
• Working knowledge of Aseptic Technique
• Ability to make decisions and work under stress
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of person centred care approach and principles