Registered Nurse

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsibilities include : caring of the unconscious patient; working in sterile environment; and caring for and maintaining of specialized instruments.

To use nursing process in providing patient care. To participate as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team. As an individual practitioner, to maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current practice.

To maintain nursing records-electronic and manual. To perform other related duties as assigned in the scrub and circulating role within many specialized services within an Operating Room.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
• Current B.C.L.S.;
• Demonstrated commitment to maintain Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by CNO;
• Significant recent experience in the Operating Room and successful completion of the Certified Operating Post Graduate Course;
• Successfully completed Certified Operating Post Graduate course required;
• Proven organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving and teaching skills;
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete assignments in a reasonable length of time;
• Proven ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations;
• Proven ability to lift, turn and transfer patients manually and with mechanical aids;
• Demonstrated ability to assume a leadership / supervisory role;
• Proven Knowledge of care and maintenance of specialized OR equipment;
• CNA Perioperative Nursing Certification, preferred;
• Knowledge of invasive monitoring, preferred;
• Evidence of ongoing education preferred;
• B.Sc.N., preferred;
• Must have a satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service in this area; and
• Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit Local 051).

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) .

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to.

As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients.

New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer / Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.