Registered Nurse First Assist

Niagara Health; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 5,152,000 - 6,147,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara Health is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant for the Surgical Suite OR on a temporary full-time basis. The role involves collaboration with the Site Chief of Surgery and Clinical Manager to optimize resource use, provide intra-operative and post-operative care, and promote nursing excellence and patient-centered care.

The RNFA will support expanded surgical assistant rotations, contribute to patient safety, and participate in recruitment and skill development to maintain high

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Must possess a Registered Nurse First Assist Certificate
• BCLS and ACLS certification current
• Perioperative certification mandatory
• Knowledge and skills in physical assessment
• Understanding of OR techniques and equipment processing
• Proficiency with IV therapy and CVADs
• Ability to develop an integrated plan of care
• Demonstrates Niagara Health values and professional standards

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the surgeon and OR team to provide intra-operative and post-operative care
• Support nursing recruitment/retention and career development within the unit
• Assist with on-call rotations and integration into the regional program
• Lead in promoting patient/client centered care and inter-professional practice

Job description

JOB TITLE: REGISTERED NURSE FIRST ASSIST, TFT

STATUS: TEMPORARY FULL TIME

DEPARTMENT: SURGICAL SUITE OR

HOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD

POSTING DATE: 17 September 2026

CLOSING DATE: 23 September 2026

UNION: ONTARIO NURSES' ASSOCIATION

WAGE RANGE: $47.74 to $66.62 per hour

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Acting in a leadership capacity the Registered Nurse-Surgical First Assists will support the Surgical Program through collaboration with the Site Chief of Surgery and the Clinical Manager to ensure the efficient utilization of resources within the department. Driven by a fundamental passion and commitment to Patient/Client Centered Care and Inter-professional Practice, the successful candidate will be responsible for: Collaboration with the surgeon and operating room team to provide intra-operative and post-operative care. This includes working to promote nursing excellence, quality patient/client-centred care and high professional standards. The RNFA role supports the expansion of the surgical assistant rotations and improves patient safety and outcomes using a team-based model of care. The incumbent will perform all other relevant duties assigned to ensure the efficient operation of the unit to which she/he is assigned, such as supporting nursing recruitment/retention strategies by presenting new opportunities for career enhancement and skill development. The successful candidate will be a part of a regional program and assist with gaps in on call rotations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Must possess a Registered Nurse First Assist Certificate
• One (1) years related clinical experience in the past three (3) years in an operating room
• Current BCLS and ACLS certification
• Perioperative certification mandatory
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in physical assessment (Physical Assessment Course required)
• Controlled acts authorized to nursing for the operating room and/or delegated controlled acts
• Demonstrated proficiency in IV Therapy and Advanced IV Therapy
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill with CVADs, Advanced CVADs, and Electrocardiograms
• Current knowledge of operating room techniques as evidenced by an in-depth knowledge of the Standards for Perioperative Nursing in accordance with the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC)
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of operating room instruments and procedures
• Proficiency in equipment processing in accordance with Central Sterilization and Reprocessing standards
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of nursing standards as they apply to the care of perioperative patients/clients
• Demonstrated ability to develop an integrated plan of care
• Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe, independent and inter-disciplinary practice by meeting nursing practice standards as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and related professional associations
• Applies Niagara Health values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service
• Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving
• Working knowledge of computers
• Consistent and regular work attendance required

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At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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