Registered Nurse – Surgery #506-26

Brightshores; Owen Sound; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightshores in Owen Sound, ON is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Surgery department. You will promote health, assess needs, and provide comprehensive care for surgical patients using preventive, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative methods.

The role requires current Ontario RN registration, a Physical Assessment course, and at least two years of recent surgical experience. Strong IV/central line skills and patient education are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Physical Assessment course.
• Minimum two years of surgical experience within the last five years.
• Venipunctures to establish an IV.
• IV medications below the drip chamber.
• Central line care including tubing, dressing changes, line removal and blood sampling.
• Management and care of patients with epidural analgesia.
• Management and care of PCA pumps.
• Maintenance of TPN.
• Management of Negative Pressure Therapy.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability to changing patient needs.
• Willingness to escort patients by ambulance when required.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving and communication skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Current BCLS.
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance.
• Advocates Brightshores values and supports diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for surgical patients using preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative approaches.
• Assess health status, promote health and prevent complications.
• Administer IV medications and manage IV therapy.
• Care for patients with epidural analgesia and PCA pumps.
• Ensure patient safety and effective communication with the care team.

Skills

RN Registration

Venipuncture

IV Therapy

Central line care

Epidural analgesia

PCA pumps

TPN management

Negative pressure therapy

BCLS

Patient education

Communication

Leadership

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in nursing

Post-Anesthetic Course

Surgery/medicine education

Job description

DEPARTMENT: SURGERY

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: ONA

STATUS: FULL-TIME

REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENTWAGE RATE: $41.15 - $58.98

Reporting to the Manager of Surgical Services, the responsibility of the Registered Nurse is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means to surgical patients in order to attain or maintain optimal function.

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

Required

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario registration or eligibility
• Physical Assessment course
• Current surgical experience with a minimum of two years within the last five years
• Venipunctures to establish an IV required
• IV medications below the drip chamber
• Central line care - including tubing, dressing change ,line removal and blood sampling
• Management and care of patients will epidural analgesia
• Management and care of P.C.A. pumps
• Maintenance of TPN
• Management of Negative Pressure Therapy
• Self directed and able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing population and patient needs
• Willingness to escort patients via ambulance services when required
• Demonstrated leadership problem solving, decision making, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interviewing and patient assessment skillsInterest and experience in patient education and health promotion
• Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
• Current BCLS
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
• Brightshores values diversity – in backgrounds and experiences. We foster and support a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.Please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the recruitment and selection process. Only those applicants selected for aninterview will be contacted.
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

Preferred

• Baccalaureate Degree in nursing
• Post-Anesthetic Course
• Additional Education pertaining to surgery/medicine
• Broad surgical experience preferred with experience in all sub-specialties