Registered Nurse - Operating Room - (212121)

Island Health; Duncan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care in the Operating Room. Applicants must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have either a recognized Peri-operative Program or recent operating room experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing RN registrant with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Recognized Peri-operative Program or recent operating room experience is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Ability to deal with diverse contacts

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Recognized Peri-operative Program

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.