Registered Nurse – Perioperative Services

Job title: Registered Nurse – Perioperative Services

Job description: Req ID: 113068
Location: Eastern Zone, Glace Bay Hospital
Company: NSHA
Department: OPEZ PERI Operating Room GB
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (80% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: Nursing NSNU
Posting Closing Date: 9-Jun-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse practices within the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN), NSCN Standards of Nursing Practice for Registered Nurses and the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics, is responsible and accountable for the nursing care of an assigned group of patients and their families; provides guidance and leadership to peers and other staff; works in a collaborative relationship with colleagues, unit staff, students and members of related health disciplines. The successful applicant may be reassigned within Perioperative Services in Eastern Zone based on operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing
• Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), or willingness to complete within two years.
• Clinical experience in an operating room setting with extensive surgical procedures:

o Either one (1) year within the last five (5) or two (2) years continuous service within the last ten (10) years
o If not available, completion of Perioperative Nursing Program or enrolled in with completion in 2021

• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good relationships with team members, particularly the willingness and ability to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Evidence of ongoing relevant education
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform duties of the position.
• Good attendance and work record
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

ACLS is required as the Nurse will circulate through Day Surgery and Recovery Room

Hours of Work

Permanent, Part-Time position; 60 hours biweekly

Salary Information

$35.2108 – $41. 4848 hourly
$42.9366 with 25 years’ of experience

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Nursing bargaining unit – NSNU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Expected salary:

Location: Glace Bay, NS

Job date: Tue, 01 Jun 2021 05:24:18 GMT