Registered Nurse - Operating Room - (223527)

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

Job summary

A health authority in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. This role involves planning and delivering nursing care in accordance with established standards. The ideal candidate will have a current BC registration and experience in peri-operative settings. Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize workloads are essential. The position focuses on patient and staff safety, ensuring quality care in a team environment. A commitment to improving service quality is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current BC license.
• Recent experience in an operating room setting required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in the Operating Room.
• Plan nursing care according to safety and competency guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to handle diverse contacts

Physical ability for job duties

Education

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

Recognized Peri-operative Program

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.