Charge Nurse

Overview Clearpoint Health Network is Canada’s largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, provincial and regional health organizations, and workers compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada meeting the needs of patients while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems. New Westminster Surgical Centre, a division of Clearpoint Health, is recruiting for a permanent full-time Charge Nurse. Benefits Salary Range $120k - $133k Bonuses Health and dental benefits for permanent employees Up to 3% RRSP Match for permanent employees Parking Key Responsibilities Collaborates with all members of the health care team: Pre-Op, Peri-Op, PACU, and MDR Admin staff procurement Assist with the management of OR slates by coordinating with your team regarding equipment use, identifying special equipment needs, and ensuring onsite availability of requested equipment. When needed, liaise with Vendors for implants, disposables, and equipment. Assist with procurement of goods. Assists with the orientation and support for new Providers and staff to the facility Monitor and order medications for the facility to ensure that standard medications, narcotics and special order medications are available for operational usage Monitor Narcotics log books for accuracy Overseeing the daily operational needs of the Facility including assisting with scheduling of Pre-Op, OR and PACU staff as needed, identifying arising educational needs and targeting performance issues for follow up Work with the Anesthesia Leads and the Manager of False Creek in scheduling Anesthesia Providers to cover Slates New Westminster Surgical Centre Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substances regulations Develops educational processes and in-servicing to orient staff on the use of all new center equipment Undertakes Quality Assurance initiatives in partnership with the Director of Operations to ensure the facility is always accreditation ready Qualifications and Requirements Completion of an accredited nursing education program combined with 5 years recent experience in an acute care operating room environment Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) perioperative nursing certification / Completion of a post-secondary educational institution perioperative nursing program / Equivalent in education and experience Experience in Pre-Op, PACU, ICU is an asset Ability to perform consistently in a highly organized, rapid moving, complex environment Ability to collaborate within the expectations of a highly complex integrated team The ability to cope and effectively perform in stressful and/or emergent situations is essential Physical Requirements The work environment is physically demanding and may require different levels of physical exertion such as lifting and transferring patients Ability to wear lead apron protection for an extended period May work in challenging and stressful circumstances such as in an emergency Possible exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, chemicals and other safety hazards For accommodation requests during the hiring process please contact for further information. New Westminster Surgical Centre is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodation for job applicants in accordance with the Human Rights Code. If you are an individual with a disability and you need accommodation in order to apply for this position please contact us. Clearpoint Health Network will only contact those candidates being considered for an interview. We sincerely appreciate your interest in this opportunity and thank you for your application. By submitting your resume you agree to Clearpoint Health Network. Key Skills EMR Systems, Hospital Experience, Acute Care, ICU Experience, Dermal Fillers, Experience Administering Injections, Home Care, Nursing, Botox Experience, Critical Care Experience, Medication Administration, Tube Feeding Employment Type: Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary: 120 - 133 #J-18808-Ljbffr