Surgical Nurse

1 month ago

Owen Sound, Canada brightshores Full time

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for promoting health and assessing, providing care for, and treating health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative, and rehabilitative means to surgical patients in order to attain or maintain optimal function.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess and prioritize patient needs, developing and implementing individualized care plans to meet those needs.
  • Provide direct patient care, including administering medications, performing procedures, and providing education to patients and families.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and ensure seamless transitions between departments.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of surgical procedures, medications, and equipment to provide safe and effective care.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure accurate and timely information exchange.
  • Document patient information accurately and thoroughly, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to regulatory requirements.

Requirements

  • Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligibility.
  • Physical Assessment course.
  • Post-Anaesthetic Course.
  • Current surgical experience with a minimum of two years within the last five years.
  • Venipunctures to establish an IV required.
  • IV medications below the drip chamber.
  • Central line care – including tubing, dressing change, line removal, and blood sampling.
  • Management and care of patients with epidural analgesia.
  • Management and care of pumps.
  • Maintenance of TPN.
  • Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing population and patient needs.
  • Willingness to escort patients via ambulance services when required.
  • Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Interviewing and patient assessment skills.
  • Interest and experience in patient education and health promotion.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education.
  • Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records.
  • Adherence to Brightshores' CARE Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and LEAD Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment.
  • Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate Degree in nursing.
  • BCLS certification.
  • Additional Education pertaining to surgery/medicine.
  • Broad surgical experience preferred with experience in all sub-specialties.

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