Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Timmins; Timmins; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Job summary

Timmins and District Hospital is seeking an experienced OR nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care according to nursing standards. You will operate as float, scrub and circulating nurse across surgical specialties and participate in after-hours coverage.

A valid CNO certificate, 2+ years in OR and current vaccines are required. Starting salary reflects Step 1 of the ONA agreement with progression to higher steps.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a diploma or BScN nursing program.
• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Minimum of two years of current Operating Room experience.
• Ability to perform independently all skills published in Standards of Nursing Practice and achieve competency in advanced skills.
• Competency in IV therapy, central line management and arterial line management.
• Vaccination against COVID-19.
• English/French language ability.

Responsibilities

• Function independently as a float nurse, scrub nurse and circulating nurse for all surgical procedures.
• Provide after-hours coverage on a rotational basis.
• Be knowledgeable of OR, PACU and Urology suites and provide coverage as required.
• Demonstrate excellent assessment skills to recognize and anticipate patient needs.
• Maintain superior aseptic technique and understand underlying principles.
• Assess high-risk situations and respond confidently and competently.
• Exhibit excellent finger dexterity for instrument handling and equipment use.
• Maintain visual and aural acuity to detect changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
• Show strong eye-hand coordination and clinical leadership; self-directed and motivated.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, staff and vendors, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain good health to enable regular attendance and perform duties in the OR.
• Provide equitable services to clients in English and French; bilingual capability as noted.

Skills

Nursing Diploma

BScN

RN License

OR Experience

IV Therapy

Central Line

Arterial Line

Bilingual EN/FR

Education

Diploma or BScN in Nursing

CNO Certificate of Competence

Tools

OR Equipment

Job description

To assess, plan, implement and evaluatepatient care according to the standards of nursing practice of the Collegeof Nurses of Ontarioand according to the policies and procedures of Timminsand District Hospital.

Position Requirements:

• Mustbe a graduate of a diploma or baccalaureate (BScN) nursing program.
• Mustpossess a current Certificate of Competence issued by the College of Nurses ofOntario.
• Aminimum of two years current experience in the Operating Room.
• Musthave the ability to perform independently all skills published in the Standardsof Nursing Practice, and the learning ability to achieve competency in advancedskills.
• Mustbe able to demonstrate performance and current competency in IV therapy,central line management and arterial line management.
• Mustpossess the ability to understand and apply nursing principles and techniquesassociated with pre, intra, and post operative care.
• Must have had at least one dose of the COVID vaccine.
• Starting salary of $41.15/hour; $80,242.50/year (As per Step 1 of the ONAcollective agreement.) ranges to 58.98/hour; $115,011.00/year (As per Step 8 ofthe ONA collective agreement.)
• Option to enroll into Healthcare of Ontario PensionPlan.

PositionResponsibilities:

• Abilityto function independently as a float nurse, scrub nurse and circulating nursefor all surgical procedures and specialties.
• Abilityto provide after hour coverage on a rotational basis.
• Mustbe knowledgeable of the working of the OR, PACU and Urology suites, and able toprovide coverage as required.
• Mustpossess excellent assessment skills in order to recognize and anticipatepatient needs.
• Mustpossess superior aseptic technique and understand the underlying principles.
• Mustpossess the ability to assess high risk situation and perform confidently andcompetently.
• Mustpossess excellent finger dexterity for manipulation of instruments andequipment.
• Mustpossess visual and aural acuity to detect changes in patient condition, orreaction to drugs and treatment.
• Mustpossess excellent eye-hand coordination.
• Demonstratedclinical leadership, self-direction and motivation.
• Musthave the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, vendors,and to articulate both orally and in writing.
• Goodhealth and sufficient strength to lift and transfer dependent patients, and toindependently transport patients via stretcher.
• Mustbe in good health to enable regular attendance at work and performance of allduties in the OR.
• Abilityto fulfill all requirements of the position description.
• Employmenthistory must demonstrate regular attendance at work.
• Mustpossess the ability to provide effective services to clients/patients in bothEnglish and French. Individuals who donot meet the language requirements of this posting are invited to submit theirresume for future consideration.

* In the spirit of equity and inclusion,lived experience including intersectionality as a racialized individual, awoman, a member of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, or a Person with a Disability willbe a large consideration in the selection process.

Timminsand District Hospital will provide accommodations for applicants with disabilitiesduring the recruitment process.

TADH is committed tofostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supportingdiversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feelvalued, respected, and supported. TADH is dedicated to building a workforcereflective of the communities in which we live, serve, and encourage Indigenouspeople, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.

We thank allapplicants for their response; however, only those selected for an interviewwill be contacted.

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