Registered Nurse (Part-Time)

RGIT Australia; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Positive, collaborative environment

Staff events

Job summary

Jackman Eye Institute is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (Part-Time) to join our surgical team as the circulating nurse. You will advocate for patients throughout their surgical journey while ensuring a safe, efficient operating room.

This role blends direct patient care with clinical coordination, meticulous documentation, and collaboration with surgeons and the surgical team. Ideal candidates have OR, ambulatory, ophthalmology, or day-surgery experience, CPR/BLS current (ACLS a plus),

Qualifications

• Current RN license with valid CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience in operating rooms, ambulatory surgery, ophthalmology, or day surgery preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the circulating nurse during surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and advocating for patient needs.
• Prepare patients for surgery with education and anxiety-reduction support.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation and health records per standards.
• Monitor sterile environment and infection prevention practices.
• Collaborate with surgeons and the clinical team throughout procedures.
• Monitor patients during procedures and respond to emergencies.
• Participate in post-operative recovery, discharge instructions, and family communication.
• Support quality assurance and accreditation activities.

Skills

Circulating nurse skills

Patient advocacy

Infection control

Clinical coordination

EMR experience

Communication

CPR/BLS certified

Acls advantageous

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Are you a Registered Nurse who enjoys working in a fast-paced surgical environment while making a meaningful impact on the patient experience? Jackman Eye Institute is looking for a compassionate and highly organized Registered Nurse (Part-Time) to join our surgical team in a part-time role. As the circulating nurse, you will serve as the patient's advocate throughout their surgical journey while ensuring the safe, efficient, and seamless operation of the operating room.

This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys a balance of direct patient care, clinical coordination, documentation, and collaboration with surgeons and the surgical team.

The Perks of Joining Our Team.

• Work in a positive, collaborative environment that values teamwork and continuous learning.
• Participate in staff events.
• Uniforms provided to maintain a professional appearance.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the circulating nurse during surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and advocating for patient needs throughout the surgical experience.
• Prepare patients for surgery by providing education, answering questions, and helping to reduce anxiety.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate nursing documentation and health records in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and maintain a safe, sterile surgical environment while ensuring compliance with infection prevention and control practices.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, technicians, and other members of the clinical team throughout procedures.
• Monitor patients during procedures, recognize changes in patient condition, and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Participate in emergency response situations and provide clinical support as required.
• Assist with post-operative recovery, patient monitoring, discharge instructions, and communication with family members when appropriate.
• Support quality assurance initiatives, accreditation standards, and continuous quality improvement activities.

What You'll Bring

• Previous operating room, ambulatory surgery, ophthalmology, or day surgery experience is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of perioperative nursing principles, patient safety, and infection prevention practices.
• Excellent assessment, clinical judgment, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during urgent or emergency situations.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Current CPR/BLS certification. ACLS certification is considered an asset.

Jackman Eye Institute is committed to delivering exceptional ophthalmic care in an innovative, patient-focused environment. Our team is dedicated to transforming lives through improved vision while fostering a workplace built on collaboration, respect, accountability, and continuous learning.

Jackman Eye Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, age, gender identity, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.