Operating Room Technician

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services; Grand Falls-Windsor; Presencial; CAD 42.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services in Grand Falls-Windsor seeks an experienced Operating Room Technician to support perioperative and ambulatory care teams, delivering nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse in the Ambulatory Clinic and PACU.

You will participate in a 12-week schedule with on-call perioperative coverage for evenings and weekends, rotating through Perioperative and Ambulatory areas, and ensuring safety and person-and family-centred care as required by NLHS

Formación

• High school diploma recognized by NL Department of Education.
• Practical nursing diploma approved by NLHS.
• Current CLPNNL registration.
• Current BLS certification.
• Completion of peri-operative nursing course.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work to full scope of practice as per CLPNNL/NLHS policies.
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration.
• Ability to support RN for high-acuity patients.
• Proficiency in wound care management and med administration (IM/IV/SC).
• Demonstrated alignment with NLHS ICARE values.
• Satisfactory attendance/work performance; RCMP conduct certificate.

Responsabilidades

• Perioperative ORT duties.
• Ambulatory Clinic LPN/ORT duties.
• Medication reconciliation; Vital signs.
• Data collection and reporting activities.
• Health assessments.
• Health counselling/coaching.
• Assistance with research activities.
• Other related duties.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Wound care management

Medication administration

Educación

High school diploma recognized by NL Department of Education

Practical nursing diploma approved by NLHS

Current registration with CLPNNL

Current BLS certification

Peri-operative nursing course

Descripción del empleo

Zone: Central Zone
Location: CNF - Central NL Regional Health Centre, Grand Falls-Windsor
Operating Room Technician
Central Zone - CNF Comb Or/Parr
Temporary Full-time (Approximately 12 months with possible extension)
NAPE HS
42945RP1

Hours 75 (8 hours; Days, On-Call)

Salary CGL29 (CAD30.16 - CAD33.22 per hour)

Competition Number VAC0028413

Posted Date 2026-08-27

Closing Date Open until filled.

Definition of work:

This professional nursing position will work in collaboration with team members across various aspects of the Surgical Services program within CNRHC and has responsibility to provide complete nursing care in the Ambulatory Clinic and the Operating Room/Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Work involves providing nursing care and treatment services within the Perioperative and Ambulatory environments for all clients and their families including the physically ill, disabled and/or cognitively impaired clients. The candidate will be required to follow a twelve-week schedule that includes on call Perioperative coverage for evenings and weekends and scheduled rotation through the Perioperative and Ambulatory Clinic areas. The successful candidate will report to the Manager of Perioperative and Ambulatory Services, CNRHC. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centred care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perioperative ORT duties;
• Ambulatory Clinic LPN/ORT duties;
• Med reconciliation; Vital signs;
• Data collection and reporting activities;
• Health assessments;
• Health counselling/coaching;
• Assistance with research activities;
• Other related duties;

Physical Demands:

• Constantly moves/lifts up to 10-15lbs, regularly moves/lifts up to 50lbs; required to restrain/reposition/move/lift up to, or above, 50lbs with co-worker assistance and repetitively required to complete pushing/pulling with medium force (22-44lbsF).
• Constantly stands/walks. May work in awkward or cramped positions to assist with care. Work repetitively involves reaching/stretching, bending/twisting and repeated bouts of low level postures such as squatting, crouching or stooping.
• Potential for exposure to blood, bodily fluids and/or other contagion. May be exposed to patients/residents with potential risk for aggressive behavior.
• Work Environments present potential for exposure to scented/chemical products and/or other allergens within publicly accessible areas.

Required qualifications:

• Graduation from high school with a diploma recognized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
• Graduation from a practical nursing program approved by NLHS
• Currently registered with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Current BLS certification.
• Completion of a comprehensive recognized peri-operative nursing course.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated competency in working to the full scope of practice (as per the CLPNNL and NLHS policies and procedures) and standards of care relevant to designated client population.
• Completion of other skills and post basic competencies as required.
• Work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team and support the Registered Nurse in caring for clients with unpredictable outcomes as required.
• Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse for patients where the acuity or complexity of care requires an advanced level of knowledge and skill beyond the scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Wound Care Management and Medication Administration including IM, IV and subcutaneous injections
• Consistent demonstration of NLHS corporate values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (ICARE)
• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
• A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police