Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)- Surgical Short Stay Unit, FTT(J0324-0801)

Job title: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)- Surgical Short Stay Unit, FTT(J0324-0801)

Company: North York General Hospital

Job description: > Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)- Surgical Short Stay Unit, FTT(J0324-0801)Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)- Surgical Short Stay Unit, FTT(J0324-0801)To display this page you need a browser with JavaScript support.Job Number:J0324-0801Job Title:Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)- Surgical Short Stay Unit, FTT(J0324-0801)Job Type:Full-Time TemporaryContract Duration:18 MONTHSLocation:General Site, 4001 Leslie StreetJob Category:NursingDate Posted:May 14, 2025Closing Date:June 16, 2025Salary:$31.06 – $35.97/HourFTE:1.0Reporting Title:CTMUnion:SEIU-SShifts:Day
Nights
WeekendsShift Duration:8’sIMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.Position SummaryRegistered Practical Nurse, Surgical Short Stay Unit
Your goal in this position is to provide excellent patient and family driven care, in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner. You will do this by collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of care providers, with an emphasis on the assessment, education, prevention, maintenance, and restoration of patient health. You’re a great relationship builder, and foster close contacts with peers across the entire organization. You have great interpersonal skills, and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.Great Registered Practical Nurses are:

• Organized – they embrace the challenge of prioritizing patient care demands in a fast paced environment, and are eager to engage with new challenges every single day

• Great Communicators – they communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, volunteers and families

• Decisive – at the end of the day, they have the ability to make the big decisions, to take ownership of their actions, and use their critical thinking and problem solving skills in the best interests of the patient

• Safety Conscious – they know that keeping everyone safe and healthy is the highest priority, and follow all H&S policies and guidelines

• Committed – they embrace our learning culture and demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional development to enhance their knowledge and skills

.On a practical level, you will

• Demonstrate the ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice per the College of Nurse of Ontario

• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients, families and other members of the health care team

• Think critically, set priorities and organize work in response to client/patient needs

• Demonstrate knowledge of transfers and lifts

• Be committed to ongoing learning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement

• Assume a leadership/charge role with demonstrated evidence of self- motivation regarding continuing education in areas of patient assessment, patient education and related Clinical Specialties

• Foster good public relations and working relationships in a family centered care environment

• Demonstrate your ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations

• Have proficient skill level with computers, MS Word, Internet searches, data entry and patient information systems

• Demonstrate evidence of self- motivation regarding continuing education in areas of patient assessment, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nursing diploma from a recognized Community College

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required

• Current Medication Certificate

• One year recent experience in surgery, preferred

• Genetic termination experience, preferred

• PCA, epidural, ostomy, TPN experience, preferred

• Patient Assessment course, preferred

• Bilingualism in French/ English an asset

What We OfferWorking at NYGHmeans working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals.This is a Full Time Temporary position of 18 months with 8 hour shifts, Days, Nights and Weekends Shifts in the Short Stay Surgery Unit. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.caFOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.#INDG
#INDHPHow to ApplyThink you’re the right person for the job? Here’s your first chance to show us why:

• Ensure to meet the deadline – only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Expected salary: $31.06 – 35.97 per hour

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Fri, 16 May 2025 06:35:37 GMT

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