Registered Nurse - Operating Room - (220937)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Victoria is seeking a registered nurse for the Operating Room. The role involves providing direct nursing care, planning patient care according to guidelines, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and have recent operating room experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Must have completed a recognized Peri-operative Program.
• Recent operating room experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in the Operating Room.
• Plan and organize patient care as per guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Organization and prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

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

Recognized Peri-operative Program

Recent operating room experience

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.