William Osler Health System·Brampton, Ontario
The Registered Practical Nurse provides quality patient-focused care in pre- and post-operative settings within the surgical suite. They are responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing nursing care while ensuring patient safety and responding to emergency situations.
Company Description One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career.
Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive.
As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities.
We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.
A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities.
Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.
At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment.
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The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a regulated health care professional who is accountable and responsible for providing quality patient focused nursing care to patients who are identified as less complex, demonstrate more predictable outcomes and are at lower risk for negative outcomes in pre and post operative care. As part of the inter-professional health care team, the RPN will practice according to the nursing practice expectations set by Osler, the regulatory practice standards of the College of Nurses and the legislative requirements set by the Regulated Health Professions Act.
Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care Professional, patient-centred care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being during and after any ambulatory care procedures including arthroscopy, gynecology, cystoscopy, endoscopy or cataract Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment Practicing according to the infection control and prevention measures Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient's health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community
Recent experience within the last five years with a minimum of two years of operating room experience required Operating Room certificate Knowledge of Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada standards of practice Must be able to wear lead apron and standing for long periods of time Must be able to respond to on-call within 30 minutes Core competencies: Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the nursing profession and must be able to work to the full scope of practice of a registered practical nurse CPR-HCP Medication Administration certificate and patient assessment course required for RPNs graduating prior to 2005 (certificates must be submitted with applications and prior to the interview phase) Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and decision-making skills required Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family-centred care Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills Demonstrated high level of professionalism, organizational and critical-thinking skills Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Exemplary clinical practice within an inter-professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care Excellent physical assessment skills Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions to ensure timely patient care delivery Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines Knowledge, understanding and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act Ability to learn and work with information systems/technology Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
DURATION: Approximately twelve (12) months or until the previous incumbent returns.
Candidates must have at least two years of operating room experience and hold an Operating Room certificate. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and the ability to respond to on-call duties within 30 minutes are mandatory.
Market context
Ontario nursing roles are often driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, long-term care, community care, and emergency settings. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold the required registration, have at least 18 months of experience, and bring current CPR/BLS, with ACLS and CTAS adding value for emergency postings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your credentials and tailor your application to the specific unit or setting.