RPN - Fertility Job Description

Reports to: Nurse Manager

TRIO is a private fertility clinic located in downtown Toronto, who has cared for thousands of patients over the last 25 years! TRIO has a team of world renowned physicians with a mindset for innovation and research. With our recent expansion, TRIO now can provide patients with more resources, including access to a greater number of physicians, nursing staff, a large clinic with many additional satellite locations to better service our patients.

TRIO has a strong focus for personalized programs and services, with a dedication to helping patients with their fertility goals. We are looking for a Fertility Registered Practical Nurse to join our Nursing Team.

Basic Functions:

Act independently as a registered practical nurse at an infertility centre.
Perform patient assessments and arrange and coordinates all aspects of patient treatment following doctor’s orders
Act as liaison between patient and doctor; answer patient calls and queries as instructed by RN. required.
Maintain best practices as outline with PIDAC-IPC
or be prepared to train as required
Rotate through assigned positions in recovery room, operating room.
Participate in educational training and research activities.
Perform other related duties including but not limited to: initiation and implementation of intravenous and intravenous medication. monitoring of vital signs, pre and post operative patient care and emergency assistance, if required.
Dispense and chart administration of medication as ordered by physicians.
Maintain patient’s confidentiality.
Adheres completely to TRIO privacy issues and policies.

Knowledge, Skills and Physical Demands

Minimum qualifications;

Minimum Registered Practical Nurse Diploma with proof of yearly registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Yearly membership with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
ACLS certification.
WHIMIS certification.
Physical demands include standing for extended periods of time in the Operating/Recovery Room and to assist (stand) during ultrasound assessment of patients.
Ability to assist sedated patients on and off stretchers as required

Experience
Minimum two years’ experience as a Registered Practical Nurse in an Obstetrics and Gynecology setting.
Experience in Assisted Reproduction, preferred.

Assets for Optimum Performance in the Assigned Role

Demonstrate empathy for patients undergoing infertility treatment.
Exhibit excellent judgment when evaluating test results and show initiative and communication in discussing cases with team.
Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Computer skills (word, excel, patient scheduling) required to support data base.

Duties

Work independently.
Act as patient advocate.
Assess and coordinate patient care with physician’s orders.
Ensure patient confidentiality according to TRIO Policy.
Adheres to general policies and procedures of TRIO.
Open patient chart and create stimulation record
Responsible for completion of patient records and ensuring that all documentation is in patient chart including current screening blood work, record of all telephone conversations.
Notify the laboratory of all booked procedures.
Ensure all required consent forms are signed and in the patient chart.
Ensure patient is aware of all aspects of the treatment cycle.
Must be able to rotate through all aspects of the nursing responsibilities at TRIO including working knowledge of oocyte retrieval and embryo transfer in the operating room.
Must be efficient in cleaning and sterilization process in the operating room.
Recovery room duties include; starting of intravenous lines, preparing and administering intravenous medication.
Clinical assessment of patient status following recovery room policy.
Ability to monitor and to assist patients under sedation from stretcher to operating room and to washroom facilities.
Sign off on monthly check-lists
Stocking of supplies and ensuring the stockroom in order
Maintain a clean and organized work environment (OR / Recovery / Nursing Station)
Exam rooms MUST be priority for immediate turnaround after a patient
Assist physician when required with, but not limited to the following procedures: IUI, sono hysterogram, PAP smear, endometrial biopsy and general physical examination
Escort male patients with requisition to sperm collection room
Review requisition to ensure proper labeling and witness patient signature.
Review instructions prior to patient producing specimen.
Instruct patient as to where to place specimen once obtained.
Review results of semen analysis with patient.
Receives sperm specimens produced off site and utilizes appropriate consent form.
Work scheduled rotation as determined by Nurse Manager including “on call” weekend rotation. Participate in educational and research activities.
Perform other related duties.
Assumes responsibility for the results reported by other employees at TRIO
Report to the Nurse Manager any significant occurrence or deviation.
Maintains cleanliness of assigned work areas per section’s standards.
May perform various computer functions.
Order medication and surgical supplies as required.

Reports any adverse events, to superior and others as appropriate

Full Time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00-$33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.50 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Overtime pay

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match

Schedule:

10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-02-03

TRIO Fertility

Latest Jobs

Andrologist

Registered Practical Nurse