2600000153 - Registered Nurse

Lakeridge Health Corporation; Canada; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakeridge Health Bowmanville is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Operating Room team. This temporary part-time role involves caring for patients in intraoperative settings and supporting perioperative services.

The position requires OR/PACU experience, perioperative certification, and the ability to respond to emergencies. Opportunity to contribute to a collaborative health care team within a large regional network.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (RN) required.
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• Post Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing is preferred.
• Experience in OR, PACU, Endoscopy and Day Surgery nursing.

Responsibilities

• Care for unconscious patients in intraoperative aseptic environment.
• Maintain nursing records (electronic and manual).
• Utilize nursing process for patient-focused care.
• Collaborate with Health Care and Nursing teams.
• Provide patient care in Day Surgery, PACU, Endoscopy, and Endoscopy Suite as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

B.Sc.N., preferred

CPN(c) Certification, preferred

Job description

ONA

Job Title: Registered Nurse (Reposted)

Status: Temporary Part Time (1 Year)

Department: Operating Room - Bowmanville

Program: Surgical Program

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, on-call - 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Bowmanville

Wage Schedule: $40.240 - $57.680 per hour

ONA: 2600000153

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Care of the unconscious patient. Working in aseptic intraoperative environment. Care and maintenance of specialized instruments. Utilization of the nursing process to provide patient focused care. Collaborative participation as a member of the Health Care team and nursing team. As an individual practitioner, to maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current practice. To maintain nursing records, electronic and manual. To perform other related duties as assigned in the scrub and circulating role within many specialized services within an operating room setting. In addition, will be assigned to provide patient care in the Day Surgery, Post Anesthetic Care Unit, Pre Surgical Screening and the Endoscopy Suite.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario


• Current B.C.L.S.;


• Significant recent operating room experience and successful completion of a Post Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing;


• Experience in Post Anesthetic Care, Endoscopy and Day Surgery nursing;


• Knowledge of care and maintenance of specialized OR equipment;


• Sound knowledge and application of nursing skills as listed in the CNO \"Standards of Nursing Practice\" and the \"Recommended Standards, Guidelines, and Position Statements for Perioperative Registered Nursing Practice\" Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada;


• Sound knowledge and application of the standards of practice for both \"Ontario Post Anaesthetic Nurses Association\" and the \"Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Nurses Association\", and willingness to adjust practice to evidence based research;


• Knowledgeable regarding the application of health and safety and infection control principles as it applies to the role of the RN in the Operating Room, PACU and Endo Clinic Environment;


• Proven organizational, problem-solving and teaching skills and willingness to promote learning for students in the perioperative environment;


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills;


• Sound judgement, good observation and patient assessment skills, tact and empathy;


• Able to prioritize and complete assignments in a reasonable length of time;


• Able to perform appropriately in emergency situations;


• Physically capable of lifting, turning, pushing, pulling and transferring patients manually and with mechanical aides;


• Able to assume a leadership/charge role;


• Ability to respond to callback on evenings, nights and weekends, within 30 minutes;


• Knowledge of invasive monitoring, preferred;


• Canadian Nurses Association Certification in Perioperative Nursing CPN(c), preferred;


• B.Sc.N., preferred;


• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;


• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service in this area.

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit Local 051).

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.