Registered Practical Nurse, Cataract Suite

St. Joseph's Health Care London


Date: 10 hours ago
City: London, Ontario
Contract type: Part time
Cataract Suite

St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON

Part Time

Salary Range: $38.80 - $39.19 /hour

**REPOSTED**

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Registered Practical Nurse to join our inter-professional eye care team within the Cataract Suite of St. Joseph's Health Care London.

As an important member of the Cataract Suite team you will collaborate in providing care in our outpatient Cataract suite, a state of the art, purpose built ambulatory surgery day care unit where over 4000 patients and their families experience cataract surgery annually. The team of surgeons, anesthetists, nurses, clerical staff and anesthesia assistants work closely in this renowned ambulatory care suite providing high quality, compassionate outpatient surgical care while supporting our academic mandate via our Ophthalmology resident training program.

This position reports to the Coordinator of the Cataract Suite.

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.

Essential Qualifications

  • Valid registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Minimum 2 years recent experience in the Operating Room and/or successful completion of the Operating Room course within the last 5 years
  • Valid CPR certificate
  • Proficiency and experience in pharmacology and medication administration
  • Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
  • Excellent decision-making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment f
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
  • A commitment to professional development

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in French is considered an asset

Teaching and Research

  • St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

  • Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
  • Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing
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