Registered Nurse - Operating Room - (219074)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. The ideal candidate will have a BC nursing license, peri-operative program experience, and strong communication skills. This position emphasizes patient safety and effective workload management. Join our dedicated team to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Registration as a practicing RN with BC College of Nurses.
• Experience in a recognized Peri-operative Program or recent OR experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide direct nursing care in the Operating Room.
• Follow competency guidelines and nursing practice standards.
• Ensure patient and staff safety.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work with diverse contacts

Physical ability to perform nursing duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN

Recognized Peri-operative Program

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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