Nurse Specialist

3 weeks ago

Squamish, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

Job Summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join the Operating Rooms team at Squamish Hospital in Squamish, BC. As a member of the surgical team, you will provide nursing services in an operating room environment, performing varied and complex surgical interventions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing services in an operating room environment as a member of an integrated surgical team.
  • Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the patient/family.
  • Consult, confer, and collaborate with other members of the surgical team.
  • Demonstrate continuous improvement and best practice approach in nursing practice and patient care.
  • Maintain and advance your own clinical competence.
  • Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a patient/family centred 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.

Why Work with Vancouver Coastal Health?

Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve, and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension plan.
  • Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
  • Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident, and innovative wellness services are available to 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.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

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