Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Rooms

Vancouver Coastal Health; Area D (Elaho/Garibaldi); On-site; CAD 57,060 - 77,021; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training opportunities

Wellness supports including counselling

Recognition programs

Exclusive discounts for VCH staff

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Operating Rooms in Squamish, BC. The candidate must have current registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives and completion of an advanced nursing specialty program. Responsibilities include providing nursing services during surgery, supporting patient care, and collaborating with a surgical team. The role offers a competitive salary range of CAD $41.42 to $55.91 per hour and a comprehensive health benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Experience in an acute care operating room environment for at least two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services in an operating room environment.
• Consult and collaborate with other members of the surgical team.
• Maintain and advance clinical competence.

Skills

Knowledge of nursing theory and practice

Ability to work collaboratively

Knowledge of perioperative nursing techniques

Skill in CPR techniques

Basic computer literacy

Education

Current registration as Registered Nurse with BCCNM

Completion of a recognized advanced nursing specialty program

Job description

minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs)

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit. In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations. Guided by our values: We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive.

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.

Job Summary

Are you our next Registered Nurse? Apply today to join the team in the Operating Rooms at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the team in the Operating Rooms in Squamish, BC.

As an RN in the Operating Rooms with VCH you will:

• Provide nursing services in an operating room environment as a member of an integrated surgical team performing varied and complex surgical interventions.
• Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the patient/family.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with other members of the surgical team.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement and best practice approach in nursing practice and patient care.
• Maintain and advance your own clinical competence.
• Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of a recognized advanced nursing specialty program in operating room nursing, or two years’ recent, related experience in an acute care operating room environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a patient/family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of BCCNM standards for nursing practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of perioperative nursing techniques, standards, instrumentation, supply and equipment requirements for a wide variety of surgical procedures.
• Broad knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Broad knowledge of pharmacology, and patient physiological responses related to anesthesia.
• Demonstrated ability to practice nursing in an operating room environment of an acute care teaching hospital.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated ability in applying aseptic technique.
• Demonstrated ability to respond immediately and appropriately to emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as an integral member of an operating room team.
• Demonstrated ability to continually assess patient condition during surgery and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and non-verbally.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with patients and their families, co-workers, physicians, and other health care personnel.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated skill in the assembly and operation of operating room equipment.
• Basic computer literacy and knowledge of operating room computerized patient care information system.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

Required skills: Perioperative nursing specialty, current BLS

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

We encourage applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.