Registered Practical Nurse, Operating Room

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Sinai Health Full time

Are you a Registered Practical Nurse looking to take your surgical skills to the next level? Mount Sinai Hospital's Operating Room (OR) is the place for you Our recently redeveloped facility provides a unique opportunity to develop specialized technical skills related to surgical procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.


Not only will you have a direct impact on patient outcomes, but you'll also have the chance to broaden your experience beyond the traditional scrub nurse role.

By joining our team you will learn to second-circulate and rotate through various surgical services.

Is this you?

You value professional growth and development - that's why joining a team that prioritizes learning is crucial to your success.

Mount Sinai, being both a clinical care center and a teaching hospital, understands this well. Mount Sinai Hospital offers an array of educational opportunities, including a yearly education day and bi-annual code simulations. Not to mention, our weekly 1-hour educational sessions and 4-month extended orientation plan for nurses.

But that's not all.

If you're looking for experience in a state-of-the-art surgical setting that utilizes innovative technologies such as the GTX OR, DaVinci Robot, and Velys Robot, then Mount Sinai should be at the top of your list.

These technologies are utilized in a variety of specialties, including Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, General Surgery, Urology, ENT, and robotic-assisted knee surgery.


About this team:
More than 16,000 patients undergo surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital every year. We are experts in and globally recognized for our specialized Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Orthopedic Surgery programs.

Specialties utilizing the Main Operating Room/Cysto are General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Otolaryngology, Lasers, Ophthalmology, Oral Surgery and Orthopaedics - both Reconstructive and Sarcoma.

The Main Operating Room has 3 state-of-the-art Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) suites. This team has sponsorship opportunities available for nurses interested in obtaining OR certification. A unique staff recognition and appreciation program F.R.O.G.

(Forever Recognize Others Greatness) enhances team dynamics, while a Pet Board and Tree of Kindness encourages staff to celebrate each other.


In this role you will:
Perform the duties of the scrub nurse
Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned
Perform nursing interventions within the RPN scope of practice
Contribute to the patient assessment process
Implement patients' plan of care including but not limited to performing and/or providing assistance for a defined range of strategies and surgical interventions
Collaborate with other members of intraprofessional and interdisciplinary health care team.
Act as a patient advocate
Contribute to the smooth functioning and efficiency of the unit
Participate in professional development and continuing education and engages in self-reflection to facilitate personal and professional growth
Work in compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act
Job Requirements

Mandatory

Current RPN certificate of registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Minimum 1-2 years' experience in the Perioperative setting
A diploma or equivalent from a CNO-approved practical nursing program
Successful completion of RPN Operating Room program
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Preferred

Experience using an electronic health records

Skills and Knowledge

Excellent health and clinical assessment skills
Demonstrated ability in providing quality patient-focused care and addressing the fundamental care needs of patients and their families
Proven ability to make sound professional judgements and practice decisions, and demonstrate effective time-management and organizational skills in a fast-paced work environment
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
Excellent oral, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in English
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others including patients and their families
Computer proficiency and/or Basic to Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (e.g. Word, Outlook)
Demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history required

Familiarity with:
CNO Code of Conduct and Professional Standards
Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991


If this sounds like you and you're ready to build your career within surgical nursing, apply via the button below and let us know why you'd be a great addition to our team.


Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre with a provincial, national and international reputation for discovering and delivering life-changing care.

Since 2015, we have provided excellent and compassionate care in hospital, community and home.

Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educate future clinical and scientific leaders.


Sinai Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that attracts and retains a diverse workforce, at all levels of the organization that reflects the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and those from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know through the Accommodation Phone Line at ext.

7050, or email .

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