Job Description

Orillia Soldiers\' Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH\'s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value Trust, Courage and Teamwork. We are an organization where individuals\' contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

Position Summary

The RPN in the team lead position will serve as a resource for clinical staff and carry a clinical assignment. The team lead will support the following primary responsibilities:

• Communicate additional staffing needs to scheduler/manager, as needed to support clinics.
• Perform daily unit safety checks, report hazards and ensure safety system reporting as appropriate
• Support communication huddles with team
• Support staff as needed and provide guidance related to hospital policies and procedures and clinic operations
• Regularly attend the surgical care team meetings
• Ordering/maintaining stock and supplies
• Reviewing and approving the physician clinic lists for appropriate booking times and procedure type
• Communicate with manager regarding clinic operations
• Communication with physicians regarding clinic and patient bookings as needed
• Prepare and position patient for diagnostic tests and procedures
• Record charges for billing
• Document work processes as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

In addition, the RPN in the Outpatient department is responsible for providing direct patient care in accordance with the mission, vision and values of the hospital. The RPN will adhere to the hospital policies. Direct care involved, but not limited to: medication administration, triaging of patients in the clinic, wound care, and VAC therapy. The RPN will be required to support a variety of outpatient clinics, including, but not limited to, gynaecology, general surgery, hand clinic, urology, ophthalmology, and fracture clinic.

Qualifications

Education:

• Current registration with the CNO
• Completion of a vocational, college or other approved program for registered practical nurses is required
• Current BCLS

Experience:

• Outpatient Clinical Experience required (2 years)
• Leadership experience preferred
• Minimum three (3) recent years Cast Technician experience required (fracture clinic).
• Minimum three (3) recent years of clinical hands on knowledge of the Musculoskeletal system, including anatomy and the ability to provide current and evidence-based health teaching
• IV certified and hold a current BCLS required
• Surgical experience is an asset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with flexibility with high patient volumes, changing needs, and timed appointments
• Knowledge in basic splinting, orthopaedic emergencies, immobilization of limbs, traction cast care, cast application and removal & reductions required (fracture/hand clinic).
• Additional nursing skills required: recent experience with complex wound/care, assessments/applications and maintenance of VAC therapy
• Working knowledge of aseptic principles, including tray set up and assisting surgeons with minor procedures

Competencies:

• Ability to work as a productive team member is required
• Demonstrated ability to organize patient care activities, remain flexible and be able to adapt to change
• Ability to problem solve
• Maintain professionalism, punctuality and notable attendance record
• Conflict resolution competency
• Interpersonal skills and effective communication.

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Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accomodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers\' Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH\'s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital\'s Occupational Health and Safety department.

OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Orillia Soldiers\' Memorial Hospital