Registered Nurse, Operating Room

GraceMed • Kitchener, ON

60d • Onsite

About The Position

Precision, Compassion, Excellence: Elevating Patient Care in the Operating Room. Join Our Team! GraceMed Kitchener is looking for a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse to join our team.

GraceMed is a growing organization that offers a wide range of plastic and cosmetic surgeries, aesthetic procedures, and medical-grade skincare in multiple locations. Our purpose is to help a growing number of patients realize their true self, whether through cosmetic surgery and dermatology. We are a caring organization with world-class medical professionals, that incorporates state-of-the-art technology with industry-leading procedures to provide best-in-class care for patients.  

Why Join Our Team: 

Rewards that grow: Competitive compensation. Team member group benefits program plus discounts on medical-grade skin care and aesthetic services.    
Strength in harmony: Warm and personable team-based atmosphere.  Work alongside a team of skilled professionals and will be using a variety of treatments to help our patients achieve exceptional outcomes.  
 Learn from the best: Elevate your skills by staying at the forefront of the industry. Access ongoing training and development opportunities.

Requirements

• Must have an Operating Room course certificate
• Must be in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)  
• Excellent attention to detail  
• Completion of legislated Health and Safety training and WHMIS training courses  
• Ability to quickly build good rapport with patients and members of the Operating Room Team  
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care, in line with GraceMed’s values. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills   
• Proficient ability using technology and software: EMR (Electronic Medical Records), PMS (Patient Management Systems) and Microsoft Office Suite.     
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and the ability to problem solve and multi-task with the team  
• Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions  
• Demonstrate the knowledge, skill and judgement to critically assess, identify and intervene with changes in patient condition  
• Membership Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) with Professional Liability Protection (PLP) or CNO approved PLP is required  
• Must be BLS certified

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification is considered and asset and will be required after hire

Responsibilities

• Clean the OR at the start of the day, in between patients, and perform a final clean at the end of day
• Assist physician with any and all cosmetic surgical procedures
• With the appropriate knowledge, skill, and judgement, the OR Nurse may be required to assist the surgeon with suturing, suture removal, and application of dressings and compression garments
• May be required to start an intravenous and administer medication
• Gather all supplies needed to do surgery and set up the OR
• Count controlled medications with a second nurse at the start and end of the OR Day
• Responsible for performing multiple meticulous surgical counts at required intervals
• Assume duties, within or outside of the sterile field as required
• Critically assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions
• Always maintain quality service by following organizational standards
• Collaborate to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care
• Communicate findings with appropriate physician(s)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Team member group benefits program plus discounts on medical-grade skin care and aesthetic services
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed