Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Brant Community Healthcare System; Brantford, Paris; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Brant Community Healthcare System in Ontario is seeking a skilled operating room nurse to deliver comprehensive perioperative care. The role requires current BCLS and perioperative certification, with preferred ACLS and OR experience.

You will work within an interprofessional team to support major surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and high-quality outcomes. Candidates should be capable of scrub or circulating duties and IV starts.

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 IV starts and venipuncture.
• ACLS certification (preferred).
• CPN(c) (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care in the operating room program.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team in perioperative care.
• Function as scrub nurse or circulating nurse for major orthopedic, urology, gynecology and general surgeries.
• Assess patients and maintain high standards of patient safety and comfort.

Skills

BCLS certification

IV starts

venipuncture

ACLS certification

Education

Nursing program graduate (accredited college/university)

Perioperative Nursing Certification

ACLS certification (preferred)

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

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

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.