Registered Nurse, Surgical Services - Operating Room

Fraser Health•Langley, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room provides direct nursing care to patients in the Operating Room in accordance with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives standards, Fraser Health’s Mission and Values, and established administrative policies and procedures. The RN assesses patients’ physical and psychosocial needs; identifies problems; plans, implements, documents, evaluates, and coordinates care; and performs scrubbing and circulating duties. This is a permanent part-time position at Langley Memorial Hospital in Langley, British Columbia. The posted pay range is CAD $41.42–$59.52 per hour. Fraser Health lists benefits and opportunities including up to four weeks of vacation in the first year, 100% employer-paid benefits, immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan, an 87% maternity top-up, and a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes. Eligibility for benefits is based on employment status.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
One year of recent relevant clinical nursing experience in the designated clinical area, and completion of postgraduate coursework and/or certification applicable to that area, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Clinical proficiency in the designated clinical area.
Ability to perform initial and ongoing patient assessment, apply clinical and diagnostic reasoning, and provide nursing care using appropriate or prescribed technical, therapeutic, and safety interventions.
Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations and recognize changes in patient acuity.
Ability to use factual information, prior learning, basic principles and procedures, and relevant research-based evidence or evidence-informed practice to support nursing decisions and actions.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families or caregivers, the public, medical staff, and interprofessional care team members using verbal, written, and electronic applications.
Ability to promote person-centered care, demonstrate empathy and sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, and advocate for patients.
Ability to integrate and evaluate information from multiple sources to solve problems effectively.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among interprofessional care team members.
Ability to operate related equipment, including relevant computer applications.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, document, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care; identify actual or potential problems, plan interventions, carry them out, and evaluate outcomes.
Receive and admit patients to the Operating Room and provide care in accordance with physician and anaesthetist orders, established standards, and hospital policies.
Set priorities and assign or delegate tasks to appropriate staff.
Identify and reduce risk factors that may affect patients or the health care team, and advocate for patients’ autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, and access to information.
Modify care as patient needs change and initiate immediate treatment, including applying non-invasive monitoring devices when required.
Obtain, check, set up, and position surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment; ensure they are in working order and report equipment requiring repair.
Follow standardized count policy and complete appropriate documentation.
Perform scrubbing and circulating duties according to prescribed procedures and protocols.
Gather information through observation, communication, and physical assessment to provide appropriate nursing care.
Participate in quality improvement and research by identifying patient care issues and collecting data.
Participate in nursing and hospital committees and councils focused on improving patient care or the work environment.
Support orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students, including acting as a preceptor and mentor as appropriate.
Provide feedback on the effectiveness and outcomes of patient care programs, techniques, standards, and procedures.
Maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and staff by following established safety and emergency practices and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.