Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health seeks a qualified Registered Nurse to provide exemplary care in the Operating Room. The role emphasizes patient safety and quality service under the guidance of managerial staff, necessitating specific qualifications and effective communication skills. Join a dedicated team striving towards health excellence in the community.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN required.
• Recent operating room experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in the Operating Room.
• Implements competency guidelines and adheres to policies.

Skills

Effective Communication

Organizing Workload

Interpersonal Skills

Physical Ability

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) Registration with BC College of Nurses

Recognized Peri-operative Program

Job description

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.
  
  

Link To Full Job Description

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