Registered Nurse – Sedation Assistant - Department of Dentistry

Registered Nurse – Sedation Assistant    Department of Dentistry

We have a part-time/casual opportunity, for a Registered Nurse who will work in the Department of Dentistry at Sunnybrook 2 days/week (Tuesdays, Thursdays and casual Fridays). We are a multi-doctor (generalist and specialist) practice and an academic centre providing educational experiences for a variety of undergraduate and post-graduate students. We have a respectful and positive team and are looking for a caring and highly competent individual, interested in providing quality care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications include:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school and annual certification as a Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Ontario
• Minimum of 3 years work experience
• Current CPR certification
• Current ACLS certification (or willingness to certify)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to work co-operatively with all members of the team
• Tactful and diplomatic, demonstrating good judgment and sensitivity for a variety of patient and caregiver circumstances

The ideal candidate will have the following work-related nursing experiences:

• Experience with moderate sedation, deep sedation, and/or general anaesthesia patients
• Work experience in ICU, PACU, Emergency Room, or in a recovery unit for ambulatory surgery
• Familiarity with medically complex, mentally challenged, physically challenged, or geriatric patients
• Excellent venipuncture skills for difficult IV access
• Oral surgical or other dental procedure experience not necessary

Duties include:

• Equipment, medication, and room set-up
• Maintain anaesthesia equipment and drug supplies
• Maintain anaesthesia and drug records
• Assist with preoperative history-taking and patient examination
• Assist with premedication administration
• Assist with airway maintenance
• Perform blood draw and prepare laboratory requisitions with doctor
• Assist with recovery and discharge of patients
• Maintain helpful relationships with patients and accompanying persons

 Applications should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, a personal letter detailing the applicant’s interest, the names of three referees, and be directed to:

 stacie.whyte@sunnybrook.ca

Applications will be received until the position is filled.

For more information about Sunnybrook, please visit our website at www.sunnybrook.ca

We thank all applications for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.