Overview
London Hyperbaric, a newly established hyperbaric medicine clinic in London, Ontario, is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to train as a Certified Hyperbaric Technician (CHT).
This is a unique opportunity for an RPN with experience or interest in wound care, emergency, medical-surgical, perioperative, or acute care to develop specialized skills in hyperbaric medicine.
Working within a physician-led, interdisciplinary team, you will provide hands-on patient care while assisting in the delivery of evidence-based Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). You will receive comprehensive team support and on-site training and employer-paid Certified Hyperbaric Technician (CHT) certification. You will gain experience in patient assessment, chamber operations, patient monitoring, emergency response, and hyperbaric safety protocols.
This position offers competitive compensation, Monday-to-Friday daytime hours, and the opportunity to help build one of Southwestern Ontario's leading hyperbaric medicine programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients before, during, and after Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy treatments within the RPN scope of practice.
- Monitor patient condition throughout treatment and promptly recognize and communicate changes requiring intervention.
- Assist physicians and the clinical team in the safe delivery of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
- Operate hyperbaric chamber equipment in accordance with established safety standards and operating procedures.
- Maintain continuous awareness of multiple patients and chamber operations to ensure a safe treatment environment.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies following clinic protocols and assist with emergency procedures.
- Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, and clinical observations accurately and completely.
- Educate patients on treatment procedures, safety requirements, and post-treatment instructions.
- Collaborate with physicians, Registered Nurses, wound care clinicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care.
- Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and ongoing clinical education.
- Successfully complete Certified Hyperbaric Technician (CHT) certification within the required timeframe (training fully funded by the employer).
Qualifications
- Current registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
- Minimum 2 years of recent clinical nursing experience preferred.
- Experience in wound care, emergency, medical-surgical, perioperative, rehabilitation, or acute care is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated clinical assessment and patient monitoring skills appropriate to the RPN scope of practice.
- Strong critical thinking and sound clinical judgment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate, patient-centred approach.
- Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective during emergencies.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate clinical documentation skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple patients and tasks in a dynamic clinical environment.
- Comfortable learning and operating specialized medical equipment.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
What We Offer
- Employer-paid Certified Hyperbaric Technician (CHT) training and certification.
- Competitive compensation.
- Monday-Friday daytime schedule with no overnight shifts.
- Supportive physician-led interdisciplinary team.
- Opportunity to work in a highly specialized and growing area of healthcare.
- Modern clinical environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients with chronic wounds and other approved medical conditions.
Pay: $30.00-$33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
