Rpn-cas 3b Surgical Inpatient Unit

**Ref# 24SEI309**

**1 ‑ Part Time - Registered Practical Nurse**

**3B Surgical Inpatient Unit**

This position has no set schedule, casual call‑ins

This position will involve working the days, evenings, nights and weekend shifts. The shift is not to be interpreted as a

guarantee.

Reporting to the Manager of Surgical Services, you will be responsible for providing quality nursing care to a patient

population with predictable outcomes. As part of a multidisciplinary health care team, you will practice within the

Professional Standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Philosophy of patient and family centered care,

mission vision, values and the policies of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

- Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or the ability

to become licensed with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Current certification in BCLS
- Recent experience in Surgical Nursing with experience caring for pre and postoperative surgical patients with TPN,

Neuraxial Analgesia, Patient Controlled Analgesia, Sequential compression device
- Ability to use the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with her/his

basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized care planning and delivery
- Collaborates with Registered Nurse's when patients assigned to the Registered Practical Nurse become unstable

or have outcomes that are not as expected
- Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responses and take appropriate action
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions
- Strong interprofessional and communication skills

Salary Range: $36.092 to 37.049

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety.

The Hospital is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient and Family Centred

Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care

philosophy.

imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this

position.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.

**Our Mission**: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

**Our Vision**: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

**Our Values**: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible

are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than

11:59p.m. on **Wednesday, 18 December, 2024**.

website.

Posted: December 11, 2024

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