REGISTERED NURSE (RN), OPERATING ROOM

Northern Health; Fort St. John; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join the Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre team as an OR/P.A.R. nurse. You will deliver compassionate peri-operative care under the Operating room Head Nurse, assess needs, plan and document care, and may provide direction to the team.

Monday to Friday, Days 07:00 to 15:00 with on-call responsibilities. Requires BC RN registration, CPR, IV Therapy and PAR certifications, and typically 1 year OR/POST-ANESTHETIC experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives in good standing.
• CPR, IV Therapy and P.A.R. discharge certificates mandatory.
• One year recent operating room/post-anesthetic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide peri-operative nursing care per standards/policies.
• Assess needs, plan, implement, evaluate and document care.
• Provide work direction to nursing and non-nursing staff as required.
• Maintain on-call responsibilities as part of duties.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Operate OR equipment

Aseptic technique

Education

RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

CPR certification

IV Therapy certification

P.A.R. discharge certification

Tools

Blood pressure monitor

Oxygen saturation monitor

Hydrotherapy blanket

Endoscopes

Scope washer

Job description

Position Summary

Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre.

Under the direction of the Operating room Head Nurse, the OR/P.A.R. nurse provides direct nursing care to the peri-operative patient according to established standards/policies and provides work direction to nursing and non-nursing staff as required. The OR/P.A.R. nurse assesses the physical and psychological needs; plans, implements, evaluating and documents the nursing care for the patient during the peri-operative process, and the immediate post-operative period. Nursing responsibilities include scheduled on call responsibilities.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Monday to Friday, Days - 07:00 to 15:00

Qualfications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Current C.P.R., I.V. Therapy and Discharge from P.A.R. Certificates mandatory.
• One year recent experience in the Operating Room/Post-Anesthetic Room.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively.
• Demonstrated physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment such as blood pressure and oxygen saturation monitor, hydrotherapy blanket, operative instruments, endoscopes and scope washer.
• Demonstrated knowledge of specialized procedures and techniques such as scrub, circulating and Post-Anesthetic and Endoscope Room nursing care.
• Demonstrated Knowledge of aseptic technique.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Fort St. John Hospital

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Fort St. John

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information

Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:

• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants

Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants