Registered Practical Nurse – Women and Children’s Health – Temporary Full Time

PURPOSE:

The Surgical Support RPN provides direct patient care, education, navigation, follow-up, recovery support, quality improvement and program development activities for pediatric surgical patients, initially focused on pediatric ENT surgery. The incumbent will participate in developing and evaluating a new surgical support model within Women & Children’s Health.

DUTIES:  

• Provides pre-operative patient education and preparation, ensuring patients and families understand procedures, expectations, and care requirements.
• Provides post-discharge follow-up and support, including patient education and coordination of identified follow-up needs.
• Supports day surgery and post-operative recovery activities to promote safe, efficient, and patient-centred care.
• Tracks, monitors, and reports on program quality indicators, identifying trends and opportunities for quality improvement.
• Participates in program development, workflow design, and process improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational effectiveness.
• Develops, reviews, and maintains patient and family education resources to support consistent, accessible, and evidence-informed education.
• Provides clinical and program support to the Women and Children’s Health Unit, as required, to support patient care and operational needs.
• Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team to support continuity of care and effective patient transitions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse.
2. Current BCLS certification.
3. 1–3-year experience in Pediatric, Day surgery, or Women & Children’s Health experience.
4. Experience providing patient and family education.
5. Quality improvement or program development experience.

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Knowledge and experience with electronic documentation systems
2. Demonstrated knowledge of community

Knowledge:

• Demonstrated clinical competency in the management and care of peri-operative patients, including assessment, IV therapy, wound care, and knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Knowledge in the utilization and care of all mechanical equipment required for patient care.

ABILITY

1. Demonstrated knowledge of the family centered care approach
2. Strong communication and teaching skills
3. Clinical judgment and critical thinking
4. Ability to work independently
5. Organization and prioritization skills
6. Data collection and quality monitoring skills
7. Ability to build therapeutic relationships with children and families
8. Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
9. Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the hospital’s mission statement and core values

Note:  Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.

Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.

Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting: New position