Perioperative Nursing Specialist

4 weeks ago


Terrace, Canada Northern Health Authority Full time
Position Summary
Northern Health Authority is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team in the OR department at Mills Memorial Hospital. The ideal candidate will have a passion for nursing and a commitment to extending their nursing knowledge.

In accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, the successful candidate will provide and coordinate nursing care to assigned patients consistent with current standards of nursing practice and the clinical specialty of operating room nursing and post-anaesthetic care nursing. Responsibilities include scheduled on-call responsibilities for emergency surgery and PACU assignment.

AORN Perioperative Nursing Program Details
Northern Health Authority offers a training opportunity for Registered Nurses to develop their skills in perioperative nursing. The program includes a 7-week course using a blended learning approach and a practicum paired with a preceptor to consolidate skills. The course and practicum will prepare nurses to provide safe and competent perioperative nursing care at a novice level.

There are 4 training positions available for 2024/2025

Northern Health Authority provides placement support and funding for tuition, textbooks, and travel expenses for clinical placements, as required

Learners should expect to make a 6 – 12 month commitment for this education, which includes online and in-person learning

Additional study time, outside of schedule hours, may be required to successfully complete the program

Flexibility for practicums is necessary

Applicants must successfully complete the education program prior to working in the department

Upon successful completion of the education program, Northern Health Authority requires an eighteen (18) month return of service in a regular position in the area of nursing applicable to the education program.

Qualified applicants will be considered first for specialty positions. If there are no qualified applicants, training lines will be awarded to unqualified applicants and training will be provided

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00

Mills Memorial Hospital is a fully accredited 44-bed Acute Care facility and receives an average of 24,700 ER visits per year. Services include:

10-bed Psychiatric unit

3 surgical suites

Three ICU beds

Extensive Day Care service

Community Cancer clinic

Community based programs such as

Chronic disease management

Meals on wheels

Diagnostic and specialist center

CT and Nuclear Medicine services

What Northern Health has to offer you

Comprehensive benefit packages including, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.

Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC

"Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Important Note:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)

Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:

Program certificates or diplomas

High school/college/university transcripts etc.

It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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