Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority seeks a registered nurse for the Operating Room in Port Alberni. The role involves direct patient care, adherence to safety standards, and requires registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, along with peri-operative training or experience. The candidate must demonstrate effective communication, organizational skills, and the physical ability to perform nursing duties. This position emphasizes continuous improvement in quality and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Experience in operating room required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care in the Operating Room.
• Follows unit/program philosophy and competency guidelines.
• Ensures adherence to CRNBC Standards for Nursing Practice.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Workload organization and priority setting

Effective interpersonal skills

Physical ability for nursing duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of peri‑operative program or recent operating room experience

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

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 this position.

Full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD997.pdf