Registered Nurse (rn), Operating Room

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team at a newly opened regional hospital. This role emphasizes compassionate patient care and involves responsibilities in operating room nursing and post-anaesthetic care. The hospital, equipped with modern facilities, offers a supportive environment for professional growth, including comprehensive benefits and opportunities for leadership development. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to make a difference in patient lives, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Packages

Four Weeks Vacation

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employee Referral Program

Employer-Paid Training

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College registration and operating room experience.
• Critical care skills and effective communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate nursing care to assigned patients.
• Manage scheduled on-call responsibilities for emergency surgery.

Skills

Patient Care

Operating Room Techniques

Post-Anaesthetic Care

Critical Care Skills

Effective Communication

Equipment Operation

Work Organization

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Post Diploma Certification in Operating Room Techniques

Equivalent Combination of Education and Experience

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 Ksyen Regional Hospital.

In accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, provides and co-ordinates nursing care to assigned patients consistent with current standards of nursing practice and the clinical specialty of operating room nursing and post-anaesthetic care nursing. Nursing responsibilities include scheduled on-call responsibilities for emergency surgery and PACU assignment.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 07:30 to 15:30

Ksyen Regional Hospital
The new Ksyen Regional Hospital welcomed its first patients on November 24, 2024. More than double the size of the previous hospital, the facility features 82 beds, private rooms, and is a centre for trauma services, orthopedic surgeries, pathology, radiology, clinical support, and pharmacy services. The hospital is also a training site for medical students in the Northern Medical Program.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

1. Comprehensive benefit packages including, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
2. Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
3. Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
4. Employee referral program
5. Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
6. Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
7. "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

1. Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
2. Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:
3. Program certificates or diplomas
4. High school/college/university transcripts etc.
5. It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Qualifications

1. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
2. Post diploma certification in operating room techniques and procedures, or post diploma course in post-anaesthetic care nursing, CPNC (national perioperative certification) desirable OR
3. Equivalent combination of education, training and recent experience in O.R. and P.A.C.U.
4. Critical care skills an asset.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to deal with others effectively.
2. Ability to operate related equipment.
3. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
4. Ability to organize work.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.