Registered Nurse; RN - Operating Rooms

Overview

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit and are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations.

Guided by our values “We Care for Everyone”, “We Are Always Learning” and “We Strive for Better Results,” we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive.

Salary range: CAD $41.42/hr – $55.91/hr.

Provide nursing services in an operating room environment as a member of an integrated surgical team performing a wide variety of surgical interventions. Enhance quality of life from the patient/family perspective, consult, collaborate and coordinate with surgical team members, and continuously improve nursing practice and patient care. Maintain and advance clinical competence and participate in designated hospital committees, teams and approved research projects.

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of a recognized advanced nursing specialty program in operating room nursing or at least two recent years of related experience in an acute care operating room environment.

• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a patient/family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of BCCNM standards for nursing practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of perioperative nursing techniques, instrumentation, supply and equipment requirements for a wide variety of surgical procedures.
• Broad knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Broad knowledge of pharmacology and patient physiological responses related to anesthesia.
• Demonstrated ability to practice nursing in an operating room environment of an acute care teaching hospital.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated ability in applying aseptic technique.
• Demonstrated ability to respond immediately and appropriately to emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as an integral member of an operating room team.
• Demonstrated ability to continually assess patient condition during surgery and respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and non‑verbally.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with patients and their families, co‑workers, physicians and other health care personnel.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated skill in the assembly and operation of operating room equipment.
• Basic computer literacy and knowledge of an operating room computerized patient care information system.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Required skills:

perioperative nursing specialty and/or recent related experience; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Hours of work, including days off and work area, may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements, the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers in publicly‑funded facilities must report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections as part of onboarding.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension plan.
• Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counseling, critical incident debriefing and innovative wellness services for employees and immediate families.
• Award‑winning recognition programs honouring staff, medical staff and volunteers.
• Exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

Vancouver Coastal Health supports equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments. We encourage applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, all gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.