Nurse 2 - Operating Room

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing services for patients with complex health needs. This role involves independent nursing care, treatment administration, and coordination of patient care, emphasizing perioperative experience and commitment to healthcare values.

Qualifications

• Current perioperative nursing experience required.
• Maintain registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.
• CPR certification in accordance with employer policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services for patients with complex health needs.
• Administer prescribed treatments and coordinate patient care.
• Demonstrate leadership within the healthcare team.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Knowledge of nursing standards

Ability to prioritize

Proficiency with computers

Education

Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing program

Post-graduate perioperative nursing course

CNA Perioperative Nursing Certification

AORN Periop 101 online course

Job description

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services, the Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services for patients with complex and unpredictable health needs. Responsibilities include independent nursing care, administration of prescribed treatments, leadership within the healthcare team, and coordination of patient care and discharge. The nurse demonstrates commitment to the values and goals of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Concordia Hospital.

Experience

• Current perioperative nursing experience required; preference for demonstrated recent perioperative experience.

Education

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing program required.
• Post-graduate perioperative nursing course and CNA Perioperative Nursing Certification preferred.
• Completion of AORN Periop 101 online course or equivalent preferred; applicants without prior OR training must complete it within three months of employment.

Certification and Licensure

• Maintain registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.
• CPR certification in accordance with employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of nursing standards, ethics, legislation, and healthcare policies.
• Effective communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize, adapt, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Proficiency with computers and standard software.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

This position requires current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child and Adult Abuse Registry Checks. Candidates may be subject to skills assessments and accommodations are available upon request. Applications after the deadline will not be considered.