Fertility Clinic & OR Nurse

Location:

North York

Type:
Permanent, Full time, Hybrid

Reports to:

Medical Director & Head Nurse

Salary: $43/hour

Anova Fertility & Reproductive Health is the premier fertility health centre in Canada exclusively focused on reproductive medicine and women’s health. Since 2016, we have built a reputation as the leader in innovation, education, and communication for best-in-class, inclusive, humanized fertility and reproductive care. Anova is known for its collaborative and holistic approach, leveraging an award-winning, multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including Reproductive Endocrinologists, OB/GYNs, Family Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, and other specialized healthcare professionals.

Our high-functioning team provides exceptional patient care through advanced fertility treatments and personalized treatment plans.

As a Fertility Clinic & OR Nurse, you will contribute to Anova by utilizing the nursing process in planning, executing and evaluating the nursing care given to patients to undergo Oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer, D&C, microsurgical sperm aspiration, and other minor surgical procedures. You will be responsible for planning and delivering safe and effective nursing care in the procedure room, as well as in the recovery room.

To thrive in this role, the incumbent is required to build and maintain collaborative relationships within and outside the IVF Centre, as various functions rely on each other’s performance. You will ensure that all documentation is accessible, traceable and accurate. Crucially, you will share the founder, Dr. Marjorie Dixon’s commitment to being the gold standard for successful reproductive health and fertility centres.

This position reports to the Nurse Manager or designate. In addition, the Fertility Clinic & OR Nurse provides patient education, treatment coordination, and clinical support throughout fertility treatment cycles, ensuring patients receive accurate information, timely follow-up, and compassionate care in accordance with established clinical protocols, regulatory standards, and physician treatment plans.

• Collaborates effectively with team members across departments
• Consistently arrives at work, appointments, meetings, and events on time
• Writes clearly and informatively and edits work for spelling and grammar
• Handles workload at required quality level to enhance team’s productivity
• Refrains from engaging in non-urgent personal activities during work hours
• Maintains confidentiality and security of business and patient information
• Complies with policies and protocols, as amended from time to time
• Completes all required training to perform job duties effectively

• Applies practical, technical, and special skills required, in compliance with College of Nurses of Ontario and other regulatory standards
• Applies knowledge of minor surgical procedures and checks instrument and equipment set-up, preparing for procedures and anticipating physicians’ needs
• Secures informed consent and ensures that diagnostic reports and relevant information are in EMR prior to any treatments being performed
• Coordinates assigned patient fertility treatment plans in accordance with physician orders, established clinical protocols, and Centre policies.
• Facilitates communication regarding treatment cycles between physicians, laboratory personnel, external healthcare providers, and partner fertility centres, as required.
• Schedules and coordinates fertility procedures and treatment appointments, ensuring timely and accurate communication of treatment dates, instructions, and preparation requirements to patients.
• Provides patient education regarding fertility treatments, procedures, medications, consent documentation, diagnostic testing, and treatment expectations, verifying patient understanding and documenting education provided.
• Performs preparations and procedures effectively and to highest possible standard, paying meticulous attention to detail
• Coordinates procedure room activities during treatment as circulating nurse or scrub nurse, ensuring smooth transition between surgical…