Job Number: JR105367 Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse - Orthopaedic Clinic (GEN) Job Category: Nurse Hospital Location: General Site Job Type: Permanent, Part time Number of Positions: 1 Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $35.753 - $39.019 Hours: Days, Afternoons
Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our leading edge work on Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar, Health Equity Certificate Program and much more. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 – 2025 and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2026. Learn more at shn.ca
Job Description:
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Manager of Surgery and Ambulatory Care the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Surgeons with specific procedures. The successful candidate will work with the surgeons to perform treatments on patients with musculoskeletal conditions and will assist the surgeons in performing their duties in an outpatient setting. The candidate will be required to work collaboratively with other team members including physiotherapist and ortho tech in delivering high quality outpatient orthopedic services.
Company Vacancy/Request for Transfer:
The completion of this online form serves as your application and will be used to determine if you meet the requirements of this position. Please ensure that you have provided all pertinent information necessary to be considered for this vacancy by the close date.
Requirements:
- Diploma prepared Registered Practical Nurse or proof of upgraded equivalent skills
- Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
- Competent to perform CPR at a basic Cardiac Life Support level
- Minimum 3 years of orthopedic surgical experience
- Experience with patient teaching particularly with orthopedic and other surgical patients
- Recent experience in assisting in minor treatments for plastics and orthopedics surgery
- Knowledge and experience in interpreting blood work
- Strong clinical assessment and Pharmacology
- Ability to use investigative assessment to identify health conditions
- Broad based understanding of medicine and surgical interventions
- Competency in sterile technique and use of surgical equipment and instruments
- Competency in wound therapies
- Competency in obtaining and labelling pathology and other lab specimens
- Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations
- Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
- Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area
- Strong work ethic and commitment is required
- Demonstrated high standards of work outputs
- Highly punctual
- Demonstrated professionalism and reliability
This opportunity is posted to support the recruitment of an existing vacant position.
Accommodation and Diversity Statement:
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.
We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.
We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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