Operating Room Nursing Officer

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national military organization is seeking Operating Room Nursing Officers to provide expert nursing care in various settings, including civilian hospitals and military operations. This position requires nursing certification and operating room experience, with further training available. The successful applicant will collaborate with healthcare teams and lead nursing care delivery. A full-time commitment is expected with opportunities for specialization.

Qualifications

• Must have operating room experience for nurse placements.
• Participation in a formal operating room nursing course is required.
• Civilian-trained nurses with a license can apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the operating room.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members.
• Lead nursing care delivery in various environments.

Skills

Nursing care in the operating room

Clinical leadership

Policy and program management

Training and education

Education

Certification through a Canadian civilian tertiary care facility

Job description

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Overview

As a member of the military, Operating Room Nursing Officers provide nursing care in the operating room domain to ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and supported populations. They work in tertiary care and in-patient care environments in Canada and during operations. They are employed in the Scrub and Circulating Nurse roles and have experience in the Medical Device Reprocessing Department.

Operating Room Nursing Officers collaborate within a practice model with other healthcare team members and lead nursing care delivery within their practice area. They have opportunities to work in different nursing domains, including:

• Patient care delivery
• Policy and program management
• Clinical leadership
• Training and education

Work environment

They typically work in civilian hospitals, CAF Health Services Centres, operational units, training establishments, and headquarters. Work schedules may vary from shift work to a regular 40-hour week, depending on the environment. They may also be called upon for exercises and emergencies, both domestic and international.

During deployments, they live and work alongside CAF members in similar environments. If joining the Regular Force, after training, you will be assigned to your first base, with possible relocations. If joining the Primary Reserve, your part-time workplace will be your Reserve unit, with minimal obligations outside training.

Entry options

• Direct Entry Options

In-Service Selection offers opportunities for advancement and specialization. Civilian-trained nurses with a license and operating room experience may be directly evaluated for placement, possibly requiring additional education or certification.

Contact a Canadian Forces Health Services Recruiter at [e-mail] for more information.

Training

After Lieutenant training, selected Nursing Officers must complete a formal operating room nursing course and obtain certification through a Canadian civilian tertiary care facility, tailored to their experience level. Further specialization in management and policy is available through additional courses.

Part-time options

Reserve Force Nursing Officers are trained to the same standards as the Regular Force. Civilian experience should reflect varied operating room settings. Contact a recruiter for matching experience inquiries.

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• Physiotherapy Officer
• Operating Room Technician
• Medical Officer

Additional information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

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