Job Description

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RVH has the largest surgical program in the North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network (NSM LHIN) with 65% of surgeons and approximately 80,000 surgical cases annually.



The

Registered Nurse (RN)

is a professional caregiver who is responsible and accountable for providing quality patient care within a delivery model in accordance with the philosophy, policies and standards of care of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and all relevant legislation.

Please note this position will float between Surgery 2 and Surgery 3*

Education:

Current Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario Current BCLS CPR essential Coronary Care 1 essential Orthopedic/Urology education preferred

Experience:

Sound knowledge of nursing process and responsibilities of profession - Functions independently within scope of practice Minimum 2 years current surgical experience preferred Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) experience preferred Multimodal pain management experience preferred Spinal Epidural experience preferred CCNC(C) preferred Orthopedic/Urology surgery experience preferred

Competencies:

Sound problem solving, communication (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision making skills Excellent organizational skills Computer literacy in current software applications Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality Demonstrate understanding of scope of practice within the CNO three factor framework Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills Must be able to perform all essential duties of position description which includes the ability to lift and move patients, pushing, pulling, bending and stooping Flexibility to accommodate changing assignments and workloads Demonstrate ability to adapt to a fast paced and changing environment Demonstrate commitment to concept of Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service * Ability to learn about, from and with other members of the patient care team to foster a strong Interprofessional model of care