Registered Practical Nurse – Surgical – Timmins and District Hospital

Registered Practical Nurse - Surgical

To provide direct nursing care to Surgical Patients within the Standards of Nursing

Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the policies and procedures of Timmins

and District Hospital.

Must be proficient in medication administration, peripheral intravenous access and care, including I.V. administration according to TDH policy.
Must demonstrate current performance and competency in skills associated with surgical nursing and adherence to Infection Control practices.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds to present information effectively both orally and in writing.
Must be able to work effectively and collaboratively as a team member.
Must be in good health in order to attend work regularly and have strength and ability to provide complete surgical nursing care including the lifting and transferring of dependent patients.
Must be organized and able to perform adequately under stress when confronted with unexpected and/or critical situations.
Must be proficient in written and electronic documentation.
Employment history which demonstrates regular attendance at work.
Must possess the ability to provide effective services to clients/patients in both English and French. Individuals who do not meet the language requirements of this posting are invited to submit their resume for future consideration.
Starting salary of $36.70/hour; $71,565.00/year (As per Step 1 of the STW collective agreement.) range to

38.78/hour; $75,621.00/year (As per Step 4 of the STW collective agreement.)

Must possess a current Certificate of Competence issued by the Ontario College of Nurses as a Registered Practice Nurse.
Must have the ability to perform independently, all skills published in the Standards of Nursing Practice, College of Nurses of Ontario and the learning ability to achieve and maintain organization competencies.

Must maintain privacy and confidentiality as per hospital policy.
Must possess recent experience in the care of patients with conditions related to urology, gynecology, respiratory, orthopedic surgery and general surgery, including care of chest tubes.
Must possess and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and have a recent medication administration course.

All TADH staff members must follow the COVID-19 vaccination series in accordance with the most up-to-date vaccine guidance provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health.
Starting salary of $34.84/hour; $67,938.00/year range to 36.83/hour; $71,818.50/year

Working at the TADH
Title	Registered Practical Nurse – Surgical
Department	Surgical
Position Status	Part-time, temp part-time
Hours of Work	22.5 hours / week
Rate of Pay	Starting salary of $34.84/hour; $67,938.00/year range to 36.83/hour; $71,818.50/year
Benefits	Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Deadline	Until Filled