Nurse 2 - Operating Room
About The Position
Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing 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 healthcare team, and facilitating coordination of patient care and discharge. Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.
Requirements
- 2 years current relevant clinical nursing experience required.
- Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
- Successful completion of the AORN Periop 101 online course within three months of the date of employment (or extensions up to six months in special circumstances).
- Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
- Current CPR certification at the Targeted Responder Level and BCLS certification required.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Recent related operating room experience in orthopedics and plastic surgery are preferred.
- CNA Perioperative Nursing Certification preferred.
- Successful completion of the AORN Periop 101 online course or equivalent Operating Room training/experience is preferred.
- Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
- Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Aboriginal language and/or knowledge in Aboriginal customs, traditions and values.
Responsibilities
- Providing professional registered nursing services for patients, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs.
- Independent nursing services.
- Administration of prescribed medical treatments.
- Leadership role within the healthcare team.
- Facilitating coordination of patient care and discharge.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
