Job Description:
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Operating room Head Nurse, the OR/P.A.R. nurse provides direct nursing care to the peri-operative patient according to established standards/policies and provides work direction to nursing and non-nursing staff as required. The OR/P.A.R. nurse assesses the physical and psychological needs; plans, implements, evaluating and documents the nursing care for the patient during the peri-operative process, and the immediate post-operative period. Nursing responsibilities include scheduled on call responsibilities.
AORN Perioperative Nursing Program Details (Regional)
•There are training positions available for this intake
•Northern Health 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
•Applicants must be agreeable to an 18 month return of services with Northern Health in the specialty area where training was provided Qualifications
-Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
-Current C.P.R., I.V. Therapy and Discharge from P.A.R. Certificates mandatory.
-One year recent experience in the Operating Room/Post-Anesthetic Room.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
-Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
-Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively.
-Demonstrated physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
-Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment such as blood pressure and oxygen saturation monitor, hydrotherapy blanket, operative instruments, endoscopes and scope washer.
-Demonstrated knowledge of specialized procedures and techniques such as scrub, circulating and Post-Anesthetic and Endoscope Room nursing care.
-Demonstrated Knowledge of aseptic technique.
