Registered Nurse - Surgical 0.8 FTE

Clearpoint Health Network Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearpoint Health Network is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Prairieview Surgical Centre in Saskatoon to support operating room teams across ophthalmology, orthopedics and general surgery. The role is full-time at 0.8 FTE with competitive hourly wages and a focus on patient safety and infection control.

Applicants must hold Saskatchewan registration and perioperative credentials or equivalent, and be able to work in a fast-paced clinical environment, including physically demanding OR duties.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active/eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan or the Saskatchewan Association of Licenced Practical Nurses.
• Canadian Nurses Association perioperative nursing certification or equivalent perioperative education.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Ability to collaborate within a highly integrated team.
• Ability to wear lead apron protection for extended periods.
• Ability to cope in stressful or emergent situations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with all members of the health care team.
• Protects patients and employees by infection control, medication administration and storage procedures.
• Documents patient care in the medical record.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and protects operations.
• Maintains professional knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in professional societies.

Skills

Infection control

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Stress management

Patient safety

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Active/eligible for Saskatchewan registration

Job description

Clearpoint Health Network is Canada’s largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, provincial and regional health organizations, and workers’ compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada meeting the needs of patients, while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems.

Prairieview Surgical Centre, a division of Clearpoint Health Network is now hiring RN Operating room Casual.

Position Type: Full-time, 0.8 FTE
Wage: $41.76-$55.28

Prairieview Surgical Centre specializes in Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Vascular, Urology, Pediatric Dental.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with all members of the health care team.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substances regulations.
• Documents patient care appropriately in the medical record.
• Participates cooperatively and communicates effectively with team members.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in professional societies.
• Participates in educational programs as required.
• Assists with the orientation and support for new staff to the facility.
• Performs related duties as assigned by leader.
• Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active/eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan or the Saskatchewan Association of Licenced Practical Nurses.
• Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) perioperative nursing certification/Completion of a post-secondary educational institution perioperative nursing program/Equivalent in education and experience.
• Ability to perform consistently in a highly organized, rapid moving, complex environment.
• Ability to collaborate within the expectations of a highly complex integrated team.
• Ability to wear lead apron protection for an extended period of time.
• The ability to cope and effectively perform in stressful and/or emergent situations is essential.

Physical Requirements:

• The work environment can be very physically demanding and may require different levels of physical exertion, such as lifting and transferring patients.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull more than 25 pounds.
• At times, operating room nurses may work in challenging and stressful circumstances, such as in an emergency situation.
• During the course of their work operating room nurses may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, chemicals, and other safety hazards.

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides a wide variety of nursing services to patients and families. The RN uses standard nursing processes including: thorough critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teaches, counsels and advocates on behalf of patients and their families. The RN possesses the related education and clinical experience to assess, treat and educate patients undergoing a wide variety of surgical procedures.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.

Clearpoint Health Network Inc is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

Clearpoint Health Network will only contact those candidates being considered for an interview. We sincerely appreciate your interest in this opportunity and thank you for your application. By submitting your resume, you agree to Clearpoint Health Network sharing your information with representatives of the organization responsible for the hiring process. Clearpoint Health Network will keep your resume on file and protect your personal information in accordance with governing privacy legislation.