Perioperative RPN - Operating Room Part-time and Full-time (100355)

Kingston Health Sciences Centre • Kingston, ON, CA • 3w ago

Union: CUPE ($34.44 - $38.16)
Location: Kingston General Hospital Site & Hotel Dieu Hospital Site
Part-Time and Full-Time opportunities available

The Perioperative Program at KGH site is comprised of 12 Operating Rooms including a new Hybrid OR and encompasses a wide variety of surgical services including Cardiovascular, Thoracic, General Surgery, Gynecology Oncology, Urology, Head and Neck (ENT), Plastics, Orthopedic, and Neurosurgery. The Perioperative Program at HDH site consistent of 7 Operating Rooms and includes services such as Orthopedics, Surgical Oncology, Ophthalmology, and has a large Pediatric surgical program. At KGH site we offer a Specialized Robotics program, Minimally Invasive Surgical Program, and serve as the Trauma Center for the region. Our patient population consists mostly of adults requiring inpatient or outpatient surgery with the majority presenting with highly acute and complex conditions. Perioperative Nursing at Kingston Health Science Centre is recognized for its patient and family centered approach, innovation, and for excellence in providing continuity of care to our patients and community.

In this specialty area, perioperative nurses care for patients from all age groups and work in a variety of surgical specialties. Perioperative nurses are an integral part of the interprofessional team, caring for patients during their most vulnerable time, advocating for patients in the operating room when they are unable to do so for themselves. Perioperative nurses must be able to work well under pressure, multi-task, and have strong teamwork stills. The Operating Room is a high-tech environment that is constantly evolving, which is a perfect fit for nurses who are interested in learning and willing to adapt to change.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an RPN – Perioperative Nursing Certificate Program from an accredited program.
Graduate of a Registered Practical Nurse Diploma Program in the last two years OR practiced Nursing for 1 year in the last 4
Registered with CNO – College of Nurses of Ontario.
Excellent communication skills and high initiative.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices.

KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.

KHSC is committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.