REGISTERED NURSE, SPECIALTY EDUCATION – OR

Job title: REGISTERED NURSE, SPECIALTY EDUCATION – OR

Job description: Position Summary

Under the general direction of the OR/PACU Unit Manager, the OR/P.A.R. nurse provides direct nursing care to the peri-operative patient according to established standards/policies and provides work direction to nursing and non-nursing staff as required. The OR/P.A.R. nurse assesses the physical and psychological needs; plans, implements, evaluating and documents the nursing care for the patient during the peri-operative process, and the immediate post-operative period. Willing to do a minimum of 8 days on call per month.

AORN Perioperative Nursing Program Details (Regional)

• There are training positions available for this intake
• Northern Health provides placement support and funding for tuition, textbooks, and travel expenses for clinical placements, as required
• Learners should expect to make a 6 – 12 month commitment for this education, which includes online and in-person learning
• Additional study time, outside of schedule hours, may be required to successfully complete the program
• Flexibility for practicums is necessary
• Applicants must successfully complete the education program prior to working in the department
• Applicants must be agreeable to an 18 month return of services with Northern Health in the specialty area where training was provided

Qualifications

– Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
– Current Level C CPR certification required.
– Post graduate certificate in perioperative nursing or a minimum of one-year recent related experience in peri-operative nursing.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
– Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
– Make and apply nursing judgment using analytical skills.
– Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
– Interact with others effectively.
– Maintain the physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
– Maintain own physical, mental and emotional well being.
– Using Critical Thinking skills, prioritize and organize patient care.
– Operate related equipment.
– Teach and provide clinical supervision.

Company: Northern Health

Expected salary:

Location: Dawson Creek, BC

Job date: Fri, 25 Jun 2021 04:26:21 GMT