Or Technician Rpn, Cpt

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**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Current Registered Practical Nurse registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Successful completion of the Operating Room Technician program through a recognized community college.
- Current BCLS certification
- One year experience working to the full scope of practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse in a healthcare setting
- Recent related clinical experience in the an operating room
- Current medication administration experience within the last two years
- Current knowledge of operating room techniques as evidenced by an in-depth knowledge of the Standards for Perioperative Nursing in accordance with the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC).
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of operating room instruments and procedures.
- Demonstrated proficiency with equipment and instrument preparation in accordance with proper aseptic techniques.
- Proficiency in equipment processing in accordance with Central Sterilization and Reprocessing standards.
- Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe, independent and inter-disciplinary practice by meeting nursing practice standards as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and related professional associations.
- Applies NH values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service.
- Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving.
- Working knowledge of computers.
- Must be available for all shifts, vacation replacement, sick time and paid holidays.
- Consistent and regular attendance required
- Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset
- Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption based on medical or on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code
Recruitment Specialist: Carrie Garritsen
- We are especially interested in connecting if you.._
- Value diversity, equity and inclusion;_
- Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;_
- Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous persons, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas._
- Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service._
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation._