Registered Nurse

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Manager, Operating Room, as part of our multidisciplinary team you will contribute to providing care to our paediatric and adult patients. Your duties will include immediate pre-operative, intraoperative and immediate post-operative care with regard to booked surgical procedures, assisting physicians, and other related duties. Our diverse caseload includes but is not limited to general surgery, orthopaedics, plastics, opthomology, vascular, gynecology, advanced laparoscopic and ENT procedures.

Qualifications:

* Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario

* Competent to perform CPR at a Basic Cardiac Life Support level

* Post graduate Perioperative Course from a recognized institute or equivalent experience

* Minimum 2 years current Perioperative experience including Paediatric

* Perioperative certification
-CPN ( c ) - preferred

* Knowledge of ORNAC standards of practice

* Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations

* Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community

* Ability to work well independently and to exercise sound judgement

* Ability to perform the essential duties of the position

* Must have satisfactory performance record;

* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;

* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area;

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact  .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit Local 051).

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.