REGISTERED CARE AIDE, PERIOPERATIVE

Northern Health; Terrace; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Moving expenses assistance

Employer-paid training & leadership开发

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Registered Care Aide to join the perioperative team at Ksyen Regional Hospital in Terrace. You will support nursing and technical staff in the Operating Room, help prepare patients for procedures, and assist with positioning and mobilization.

You will transport patients, help changeover between surgeries, and ensure rooms and equipment are ready. Must have BC Care Aide Registry and Nursing Assistant program credentials; strong communication, organization, and

Qualifications

• Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must have current registration with the BC Care Aide Registry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing patients for surgical procedures.
• Support positioning of patients and mobilization.
• Transport patients to/from required areas using stretchers or wheelchairs.
• Ensure operating room carts and supplies are available and clean equipment.
• Assist with OR changeovers between procedures.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Equipment operation

Organization

Physical stamina

Education

Grade 10 plus/ equivalent education

Nursing Assistant Program

Job description

Position Summary

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Follow the path to an exciting career as a Registered Care Aide at Ksyen Regional Hospital.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Perioperative Assistant works as a member of an integrated team to support nursing/technical staff within the Operating Room / OR environment. Provides appropriate basic nursing care and support to patients including assisting in preparing patients for surgical procedures, assisting nursing and technical staff by supporting positioning of patients as required; assisting the patient care team with mobilization, lifting and transferring of patients on/off beds, stretchers and wheelchairs utilizing prescribed safe techniques and lifting practices; ensuring overall equipment and supplies for the operating rooms are available; assisting with the changeover of the operating room (s) between operative procedures. Transports/escorts patients to/from required areas using stretchers and wheelchairs, ensures general equipment and supplies for operating rooms are available, cleans the equipment and supply areas; maintains supplies for the operating room carts and storage areas. Distributes materials, equipment and linen related to the operating rooms as required.

Must have current registration with the BC Care Aide Registry

Qualfications

• Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.


• Ability to deal with others effectively.


• Ability to operate related equipment.


• Ability to organize work.


• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility's programs and care environment can be found through Ksyen Regional Hospital

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Terrace

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.


• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.


• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.


• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.


• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.


• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.


• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.


• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.