Job Description

To provide reproductive health care nursing to individuals undergoing fertility treatment, promoting health and decreasing risk factors that contributes to infertility. To provide safe, exemplary patient care in all aspects of the care administered in the admitting and discharge area of CReATe, in the procedure rooms and where indicated with cycle monitoring. The RPN practices as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. The RPN collaborates closely with the RN providing care to patients whose condition is stable and outcomes are predictable. The RPN reports deviations from normal to the RN and or physician for assessment and input to decision making regarding the care of the client. The RPN maintains competency through education and research and practices in accordance with the code of ethics of the CNO, RPNAO and the CFAS. All care is provided according to each patient\xe2\x80\x99s cultural and spiritual needs. The RPN must be willing to expand the role as the clinic adds additional procedures and treatments for patient care, under a supervised safe and competent manner. Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as scrub and recovery room nurse in the procedure room and may perform circulating nurse duties EXCEPT for the administration of IV sedation medication(s)
• Safe administration of medications within scope of practice
• Starting, monitoring and discontinuation of IV
• Reprocessing of medical devices \xe2\x80\x93 infection control practices
• Maintenance of equipment for sterilization, patient monitoring, aspiration pump and vacuum pump
• Procedure scheduling and generation of Daily Procedure list
• Communication with multidisciplinary team members for the efficient and safe operation of the procedure rooms including scheduling of cases
• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide optimum patient care. To communicate with the multidisciplinary team, including physicians, business office, administrative staff, ultra-sonographers, laboratory technicians, embryologists, complementary medicine practices, interdepartmental units at WCH and Sunnybrook to facilitate patient care.
• Monitoring of vital signs, blood sugar levels
• Management of specimens
• Ensure the rights, confidentiality and privacy of the patient are protected at all times
• Provide patients with advice and support as necessary, throughout their treatment
• Practice evidence-based nursing, applying accepted and validated research
• Practice in accordance with the code of ethics and standards as set by the College of Nurses of Ontario, the CFAS and CReATe Fertility Centre
• Communicate and liaise with medical staff from Satellite units for booking procedures
• Ensure patient\xe2\x80\x99s safety and well-being at all times
• Provide emotional support in an unbiased manner
• Health teaching
• Exercise tact and compassion in dealings with patients and relatives in accordance with patient\xe2\x80\x99s cultural and spiritual needs
• Ensure that the correct control, storage and administration of drugs and medicines (not IV medications) is undertaken in accordance with CReATe Fertility Centre\xe2\x80\x99s policies
• Ensure accurate and safe reconciliation of supplies including stock medication
• Ensure that all records are kept in a clear, accurate and legible manner, and that all entries are signed and dated.
• Participate in training as required including fire safety, WHMIS, infection control, hand hygiene and emergency response & disaster planning
• Maintain competency through education and research
• Take an active role in department policies, processes and procedures by monitoring and maintaining standards of care in conjunction with other team members
• Maintain the Quality System as it pertains to the processes perform in O.R. unit
• Adhere to the terms and conditions of employment as stated in the Employee Handbook
• Attend and participate in staff meetings as required
• Active role in monitoring and improving patient safety as it applies to my duties and responsibilities

Skills and Behaviours

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: clear, concise, active listening, friendliness, helpful, respect, empathy
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work, attention to detail
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a cross functional team, maintain strong working relationships with co-workers and patients
• Strong sense of urgency, remain \xe2\x80\x98cool calm and collective\xe2\x80\x99 under pressure, prioritize workload
• Exercise good judgment and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive information
• Strong organizational, problem solving and time management skills
• Ability to assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization

Qualifications

• Current CNO registration, RPNAO registration and BCLS
• Advanced practice nursing skills \xe2\x80\x93preferred experience in gynecology, operating room, obstetrics, counseling, adult education experience, IV/venipuncture course
• Preferred: Member of CFAS and Member of CFAS nursing special interest group and 1-2 years nursing experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor\'s Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• LPN/RPN (required)