Registered Nurse - Operating Room - (223349)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct nursing care in the Operating Room. The ideal candidate will have registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and experience in a peri-operative program or recent operating room experience. This position emphasizes effective communication, organization, and the ability to manage diverse interactions. Safety and quality improvement are key aspects of this role, contributing to improved patient and staff experiences.

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

• Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients in the Operating Room.
• Ensure patient and staff safety as per unit/program philosophy and guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication (verbal and written)

Organization and prioritization

Dealing effectively with various contacts

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

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

Recognized Peri-operative Program or 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.