Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Brant Community Healthcare System; Brantford; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension Plan

Discounted onsite parking

Centralized Education Fund

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Brant Community Healthcare System in Brantford, Ontario, is seeking a skilled OR nurse to provide comprehensive care in the operating room, PACU and day surgery teams. The successful candidate will possess perioperative certification, BCLS, and relevant nursing experience, with ACLS and CPN(c) preferred.

You will collaborate with an interprofessional team, support infection control practices, and contribute to a patient-centered care environment across our two-site hospital.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Completion of Perioperative Nursing Certification.
• Current operating room experience preferred.
• ACLS certification (preferred).
• CPN(c) (preferred).
• Able to perform IV starts and venipuncture.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care in the operating room program.
• Function as scrub nurse or circulating nurse for major orthopedic, urology, gynecology and general surgery procedures.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to ensure patient safety and efficient turnover.
• Establish work relationships with external partners.
• Maintain infection prevention and patient assessment practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Patient teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Registered with College of Nurses of Ontario

BCLS certification

Perioperative Nursing Certification

ACLS certification

CPN(c) certification

Job description

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund - opportunities for continuing education and staff development
• Various schedules available (e.g. \"4 on 5 off for full time nurses\")
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7- you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
• Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Operating Room, PACU and Day Surgery, the successful applicant will be responsible for comprehensive nursing care in the operating room program and must meet the following criteria:

Mandatory Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university nursing program
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Completion of Perioperative Nursing Certification
• Current operating room experience preferred
• Able to perform I.V. starts and venipuncture
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (preferred)
• CPN(c) (preferred)

Mandatory Competencies

• Self directed individual with the ability to work both independently and within an interprofessional team
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professionalism in nursing
• Creative problem solver with a customer focus and patient friendly approach
• Proven critical thinking skills
• Ability to multi task and set priorities in a rapidly changing environment
• Well developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a team focus
• Demonstrated clinical competence in all surgical services provided
• Ability to function independently as scrub nurse or circulating nurse for major orthopedic, urology, gynecology and general surgery procedures
• Ability to establish work relationships with external partners
• Excellent patient assessment skills
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record
• Experience in patient teaching

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.