Registered Nurse; RN - Operating Rooms

Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Rooms

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Be among the first 25 applicants. Apply today to join the team in the Operating Rooms at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. – CAD $55.91/Hr.

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the team in the Operating Rooms at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC.

• Provide nursing services in an operating room environment as a member of an integrated surgical team performing varied and complex surgical interventions.
• Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the patient/family.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with other members of the surgical team.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement and a best practice approach in nursing practice and patient care.
• Maintain and advance your own clinical competence.
• Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of a recognized advanced nursing specialty program in operating room nursing, or two (2) years’ recent, related experience in an acute care operating room environment.

• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a patient/family centered model of care.
• Broad knowledge of BCCNM standards for nursing practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of perioperative nursing techniques, standards, 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 to 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 operating room computerized patient care information system.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly‑funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

VCH is a world‑class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. We embrace bold thinking, smart risks and “going first” to achieve the best outcomes for patients and their families. Join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan.
• Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.
• Award‑winning recognition programs to honor staff, medical…