REGULAR PART TIME REGISTERED NURSE – OPERATING ROOM

“GROW YOUR OWN” OPPORTUNITY

A “Grow Your Own” opportunity is available for nurses who have an interest in a career within the Operating Room, but do not possess the qualifications.  Financial support will be available to the successful candidate with a return of service agreement.  **Preference through this opportunity will be given first to candidates who possess the PACU certification.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This regular part-time position will be responsible for comprehensive nursing care within the OR, Endoscopy Suite, Day Surgery, and Recovery Room as established by the standards of nursing practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and according to policies and procedures as set out by GMCH.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current certificate of Competence for College of Nurses
• Post Graduate Course in Perioperative Nursing required or for “Grow Your Own”, commitment to successfully complete this program and all placement hours within twelve (12) months of hire date.
• Current BCLS
• 1-3 years OR experience
• Current certificate in ACLS & PALS or willingness to obtain
• Post Anaesthetic Care Nursing certificate/course or willingness to obtain
• Prepared to work in all areas of Surgical Suite (Operating Room Scrub and Circulating, Endoscopy, Day Surgery, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit) on a rotating basis
• BScN an asset
• Membership in RNAO is an asset
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proven organizational and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to function as an effective interdisciplinary team member
• Ability to assume a leadership/charge role
• Understanding of evidence based practice and standards of Operating Room nursing
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and willingness to actively participate in departmental educational activities

HOURS:

• Part time days Monday – Friday as per department schedule
• Rotation on-call according to master plan (NOTE: must be able to respond to call to have Operating Room set up and ready in 30 minutes)

Interested INTERNAL applicants view the internal posting on the Hospital Intranet at http://remote.gghorg.ca and apply only to whcajobs@nwhealthcare.ca

EXTERNAL applicants may apply to whcahr@nwhealthcare.ca and are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Groves Memorial Community Hospital strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment.  Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

Groves Memorial Community Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.