Company: London Health Sciences Centre – Join the team at one of Canada's best teaching hospitals in one of Canada's best small cities!
Title: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit-RN
Location: London, Ontario
Description: Registered Nurse - Part-Time
Department: Perioperative Care Program - Post Anaesthesia Care Unit
Union: ONA
Salary Range: $27.64/hour to $39.31/hour
New Grads Welcome
This position is covered by a Collective Agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is one of Canada�s largest acute-care teaching hospitals and is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research. LHSC has pioneered many national and international medical breakthroughs. Located in London, Ontario, LHSC encompasses three sites, South Street Hospital, University Hospital and Victoria Hospital; two family medical centres; and the London Regional Cancer Program. LHSC is the home of the Children�s Hospital of Western Ontario and CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics). The research arm of LHSC is Lawson Health Research Institute, which is partnered with London�s other teaching hospital, St. Joseph�s Health Care, London. LHSC is affiliated with The University of Western Ontario. Physicians and staff at LHSC number more than 10,000 and together they provide care for more than 1 million patients each year.
Situated in beautiful London, Ontario, the �Forest City�, LHSC offers its staff and physicians the benefits of working at a leading edge healthcare facility combined with the advantages of modern suburban living. London is located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, a short drive to sandy beaches, the renowned Stratford Festival, and the Greater Toronto Area.
The Post Anaesthesia Care Unit within the Surgical Clinical Business Unit provides specialized, systematic and individualized care to Adult and Pediatric patients who are recovering from elective or emergency surgery. Perianesthesia nursing practice includes patient care, education, management, consultation, advocacy and research. Orientation program to PACU is individually structured and competency based.
Qualifications:
-Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
-Minimum two years recent experience in Adult and/or Paediatric Surgical/Critical Care nursing
-Recent Perianaesthesia nursing experience an asset
-Demonstrated skills in providing perianaesthesia instruction/education to patient and families
-Demonstrated understanding of Perianesthesia nursing
-Basic ECG Interpretation
-Demonstrated excellent clinical skills
-Demonstrated independence in clinical practice
-Evidence of commitment to professional development and self directed learning
-Proven ability to function productively in a very demanding environment with a large patient turnover
-Demonstrated excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
-Demonstrated initiative and ability to work individually and as an effective team member
-Demonstrated warmth, interest, and empathy in interactions with patients/family/staff
-Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability and ability to manage change in a dynamic environment
-Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
In order to be considered for this position, please submit a detailed resume, by clicking the Apply button.
Department: Perioperative Care Program - Post Anaesthesia Care Unit
Union: ONA
Salary Range: $27.64/hour to $39.31/hour
New Grads Welcome
This position is covered by a Collective Agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is one of Canada�s largest acute-care teaching hospitals and is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research. LHSC has pioneered many national and international medical breakthroughs. Located in London, Ontario, LHSC encompasses three sites, South Street Hospital, University Hospital and Victoria Hospital; two family medical centres; and the London Regional Cancer Program. LHSC is the home of the Children�s Hospital of Western Ontario and CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics). The research arm of LHSC is Lawson Health Research Institute, which is partnered with London�s other teaching hospital, St. Joseph�s Health Care, London. LHSC is affiliated with The University of Western Ontario. Physicians and staff at LHSC number more than 10,000 and together they provide care for more than 1 million patients each year.
Situated in beautiful London, Ontario, the �Forest City�, LHSC offers its staff and physicians the benefits of working at a leading edge healthcare facility combined with the advantages of modern suburban living. London is located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, a short drive to sandy beaches, the renowned Stratford Festival, and the Greater Toronto Area.
The Post Anaesthesia Care Unit within the Surgical Clinical Business Unit provides specialized, systematic and individualized care to Adult and Pediatric patients who are recovering from elective or emergency surgery. Perianesthesia nursing practice includes patient care, education, management, consultation, advocacy and research. Orientation program to PACU is individually structured and competency based.
Qualifications:
-Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
-Minimum two years recent experience in Adult and/or Paediatric Surgical/Critical Care nursing
-Recent Perianaesthesia nursing experience an asset
-Demonstrated skills in providing perianaesthesia instruction/education to patient and families
-Demonstrated understanding of Perianesthesia nursing
-Basic ECG Interpretation
-Demonstrated excellent clinical skills
-Demonstrated independence in clinical practice
-Evidence of commitment to professional development and self directed learning
-Proven ability to function productively in a very demanding environment with a large patient turnover
-Demonstrated excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
-Demonstrated initiative and ability to work individually and as an effective team member
-Demonstrated warmth, interest, and empathy in interactions with patients/family/staff
-Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability and ability to manage change in a dynamic environment
-Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
In order to be considered for this position, please submit a detailed resume, by clicking the Apply button.
Posting Date: Oct 13 08
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