Surgical Services Registered Nurse; Interim Job Kenora District area,Kenora Ontario Canada,Nursing

Position: Surgical Services Registered Nurse (Full-time Interim)
Location: Kenora

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Description

The Surgical Services Department at Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) has an opening for a Registered Nurse (RN), where you will play a vital role in the Operating Room (OR) and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). In this multifaceted role, you will provide care to patients undergoing both emergency and elective surgical procedures, contributing to a diverse and engaging clinical experience.

LWDH partners with visiting specialists who offer a broad range of surgical services (Orthopedics, General Surgery, Urology, Gynecology, Cataracts, Dental, and Endoscopy), resulting in an exciting and fast-paced team environment.

As a member of the Surgical Services team, you will be started in the department working in PACU which entails conducting pre-operative assessments/interventions and delivering compassionate post-operative care to support best recovery outcomes.

If not already perioperatively certified, you will be expected to complete an online certified perioperative course which also consists of clinical labs followed by a set orientation to the operating room and its procedures. The course is completed during working hours. This is a unique opportunity to build advanced clinical skills and provide meaningful patient-centered care.

Once fully trained, you will also take part in the department’s on-call rotation which is offered after hours, 7 days/week. There are 2 staff assigned call each day and an On-Call schedule is posted. Shifts are Monday – Friday and currently there are two (2) shifts [0700 – 1500 hrs and 0830 – 1630 hrs]. Staff are rotated between the operating rooms and PACU.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement

Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan coverage that includes short-term sick pay and long-term disability

Pay in lieu of vacation and benefits provided

A third party partnered, self-directed and initiated benefits package through Health Care Providers (HCP) Group Insurance is provided that includes customizable health and dental plans, life insurance, long-term disability benefits (LTD), and accidental death, disease and dismemberment (ADD&D) based on package eligibility

Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!

Qualifications

Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Minimum of two (2) years clinical Med-Surg experience OR related experience

Current Certification in BLS (Basic Life Support)

Current Certification in ACLS and ECG Rhythm Interpretation required

PALS and PEARS certification required

CPI certification required

Certification in IV Therapy with proven ongoing competence

Completed a certified perioperative program

Certification in perioperative nursing [CPN(C)] preferred

Willing to commit to 6 months of full-time training

Ability to function independently

Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team

Ability to meet physical and mental requirements in a stressful environment

Demonstrate knowledge/experience in teaching patients

Ability to perform assessments of unconscious post-operative patients and manage pain

Knowledge and experience of First Nations culture an asset

Able and willing to participate on on-call schedule and respond to calls within 30 minutes

Reliable attendance record