Registered Nurse - Operating Room - (219547)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Duncan, BC, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. You will be responsible for planning and providing direct nursing care to patients while adhering to quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and have relevant peri-operative experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for collaborating effectively with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in the Operating Room.
• Follows competency guidelines, policies, and the CRNBC Standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Recognized Peri-operative Program or recent operating room experience

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.

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.

Responsibilities

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.