Registered Nurse; RN - Operating Rooms

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. In British Columbia, mNPRs 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. – CAD $55.91/Hr.

Provides nursing services in an operating room environment as a member of an integrated surgical team performing varied and complex surgical interventions. Practices within a patient and family centered care model in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and code of ethics. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the patient/family. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other members of the surgical team.

Demonstrates continuous improvement and best practice approach in nursing practice and patient care. Maintains and advances own clinical competence. Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

• 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 two 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.

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 in publicly-funded facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. New hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

We encourage applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension plan.
• Growth opportunities with employer‑paid training and leadership development.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services for employees and their immediate families.
• Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

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