Registered Nurse – Surgery

Position: Registered Nurse – Surgery #602-25
DEPARTMENT: SURGERY

POSITION LOCATION:

OWEN SOUND
UNION AFFILIATION: ONA
STATUS: PART-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE MAY 2027)
WAGE RATE: $40.24 - $57.68
Reporting to the Manager of Surgical Services, the responsibility of the Registered Nurse is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means to surgical patients in order to attain or maintain optimal function.
Skills/Abilities/Qualifications  Required   Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario registration or eligibility
Physical Assessment course
Current surgical experience with a minimum of two years within the last five years
Venipunctures to establish an IV required
IV medications below the drip chamber
Central line care - including tubing, dressing change ,line removal and blood sampling
Management and care of patients will epidural analgesia
Management and care of P.C.A. pumps
Maintenance of TPN
Management of Negative Pressure Therapy
Self directed and able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing population and patient needs
Willingness to escort patients via ambulance services when required
Demonstrated leadership problem solving, decision making, organizational and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Interviewing and patient assessment skills
Interest and experience in patient education and health promotion
Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
Current BCLS
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
Adherence to Brightshores 'CARE' Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and 'LEAD' Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
Preferred   Baccalaureate Degree in nursing
Post-Anesthetic Course
Additional Education pertaining to surgery/medicine
Broad surgical experience preferred with experience in all sub-specialties