Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Courtenay seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver direct nursing care in the Operating Room. The role requires a registered RN in British Columbia with recognized peri-operative training or recent experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for effective patient and team interactions.

Qualifications

• Must have current registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Requires recognized peri-operative program training or relevant operating room experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in the Operating Room.
• Follows unit/program philosophy and competency guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to interact with diverse contacts

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Recognized Peri-operative Program or recent operating room experience

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Responsibilities

Reports to the Manager, or designate. Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in the Operating Room in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the CRNBC Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Recognized Peri-operative Program or recent operating room experience essential.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts, including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients, residents and families.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD997.pdf