Nurse 2 - Operating Room

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional registered nursing services for patients, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs. These services include independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, a leadership role within the health care team, and facilitating coordination of patient care and discharge. The RN demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the facility/program. The WRHA Surgery Program offers basic orientation through the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Periop 101 Didactic course to successful applicants with no previous perioperative experience. This is an online, evidence-based, accredited course for new operating room nurses to learn the basic, core principles of practice. The successful candidate may be required to purchase the required textbook and reading material for this orientation course. Successful completion of the course within three months of their start date (prior to the end of their probationary or trial period) is a requirement.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Post-basic education in perioperative nursing required.
• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
• Knowledge of College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses.
• Knowledge of Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.
• Knowledge of Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Knowledge of Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of Nursing care related to the clinical area.
• Knowledge of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
• Knowledge of Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
• Knowledge of Principles of delegation.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Nice To Haves

• Recent operating room experience/training required or successful completion of the AORN Periop101 course or equivalent.
• Acute care experience is preferred.
• CNA Perioperative Nursing Certification preferred.
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional registered nursing services for patients, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs.
• Provides independent nursing services.
• Administers prescribed medical treatments.
• Takes on a leadership role within the health care team.
• Facilitates coordination of patient care and discharge.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the facility/program.

Benefits

• The WRHA Surgery Program offers basic orientation through the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Periop 101 Didactic course to successful applicants with no previous perioperative experience.
• Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree