Nursing Attendant (Operating Room)

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nursing Attendant to join their surgical team. This role is pivotal in ensuring a safe and effective patient care experience. You will collaborate closely with the surgical team, assisting with unit-specific interventions and supporting safe patient handling. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing assistance, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a Nursing Attendant in an Operating Room environment.
• BLS and PSW certifications are required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team in providing patient care safely and effectively.
• Support unit specific interventions and handle patient transfers.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Initiative

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

BLS Certification

PSW Certification

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Nursing Attendant as a member of the surgical team contributes to the effective patient and family-centred care experience.

The Nursing attendant will work actively with the team to assist with carrying out unit specific interventions. In collaboration with the surgical team, the nursing attendant will help support that patients care is provided safely and effectively in a way that minimizes risk.

EDUCATION

- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- BLS obtained and maintained annually as required.
- PSW certification from an accredited college (obtained within the last year) required.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience working in an Operating Room environment in a nursing attendant capacity / role with 2 years’experience- required.
- Demonstrate the proper handling and transferring of patients from bed to stretcher/wheelchair.
- Demonstrate and applies the corrective saftey meatures for positionin patients in the OR.
- Effective positive interpersonal and communication skills.
- Discretion, tact, diplomacy.
- Demonstrates initiative andability to work as a team member with minimal supervision.
- Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload issues.
- Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
- Required to take Stand by for nights and weekends.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- All employeesof Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health andsafety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.