Registered Nurse - Operating Room - (220222)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care in the Operating Room. The ideal candidate will be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have experience in a peri-operative setting. Skills in effective communication and organization are crucial. This role is vital for ensuring patient and staff safety while adhering to relevant standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current practice registration.
• Experience in a peri-operative setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in the Operating Room.
• Plan nursing activities in accordance with policies and standards.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

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.

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.