Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Island Health in Nanaimo, BC, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. You will provide direct patient care in the OR and work within the unit philosophy and CRNBC standards.

The role requires current RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives and a peri-operative program or OR experience. Strong communication and prioritization are essential to support patient safety.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN.
• Peri-operative program or operating room experience essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care in the Operating Room.
• Follow unit policies and CRNBC standards.
• Collaborate with team to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

RN registration (BC CNBC)

Job description

Registered Nurse - Operating Room - (237851)

Central Island Surgical Centre (CISC) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 4S1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:30-15:30

Days Off

Tuesday

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

0.42

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

30.0

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

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.

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.