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RPN – Registered Practical Nurse at TCART TCART Fertility Partners is dedicated to providing the highest level of service and quality clinical care for our clients. TCART offers a range of treatment programs that are enhanced by the integration of research and current world standards of assisted reproduction practice. TCART Fertility Partners under the direction of Dr. Robert F. Casper, was founded in 1993 to assist infertile couples who have been unable to conceive through standard infertility techniques previously available in Canada. The staff at TCART regards quality patient care as their foremost directive in addressing patient’s needs. At present, TCART is currently recruiting a part-time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join our multi-disciplinary team. Job Overview: The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) works independently and with a team of nurses, physicians, laboratory and administrative staff to assess and coordinate patient care. The RPN is expected to open patient charts, create stimulation records, and ensure that all documentation including current screenings, blood work, consent forms, and a record of all telephone conversations are present in patient charts. The RPN rotates through all aspects of the nursing responsibilities at TCART including working knowledge of oocyte retrieval and embryo transfer in the operating room. The RPN must be efficient in cleaning and sterilization of process in the operating room. The RPN is involved in recovery room duties starting of intravenous lines; preparing and administering intravenous medication and clinical assessment of patient status follow recovery room policy. The RPN also assists the physician when required but not limited to, IUIs, sono hysterogram, PAP smear, endometrial biopsy and general physical examination. Key Responsibilities: o o o o o o o o Bases practice on basic nursing science and basic content relevant to nursing from the sciences and humanities Delivers care based on established policies and procedures Provides nursing care that promotes and supports the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual well being of clients Administration of medications and nursing care where appropriate Provides care in collaboration with the client and communicates with members of the interdisciplinary care team and community providers as appropriate Compiles medical information from referring sources on clients referred to program Other duties as assigned to support the multi-disciplinary team Must be able to work weekend schedule on rotation with other members of the nursing team Qualifications: o o o o Minimum two years experiences as a Registered Practical Nurse Minimum Registered Practical Nurse Diploma with proof of annual registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario / Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario. Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification. WHIMIS Certification. Knowledge and Skills Required: o o o o o o o o o Previous job-related experience, preferably in obstetric and gynecology setting Experience in assisted reproduction considered an asset Physical demands include standing for extended periods of time in the operating and recovery room and to assist (standing) during ultrasound assessment of patients Ability to assist sedated patients on and off stretchers as required Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively a team environment Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse workload while setting priorities and meeting deadlines Knowledge of and skills working with fertility patients considered an asset Demonstrated computer skills Work schedule is a 2 – 3 weekday shift on a flexible rotation as needed. In addition, the individual would be on call every other weekend & statutory holidays. Interested applicants can submit their cover letter and resume to the attention of Deborah Myers, Director of Operations at TCART via email at [email protected] . Please include salary expectations within your cover letter. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.