REGISTERED NURSE, OR (CASUAL)

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the OR/PACU Unit Manager, 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. Call is required.

Qualifications

– Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.

– Current Level C CPR certification required.

– Post graduate certificate in perioperative nursing or a minimum of one-year recent related experience in peri-operative nursing.

Skills and Abilities:

– Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

– Make and apply nursing judgment using analytical skills.

– Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

– Interact with others effectively.

– Maintain the physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

– Maintain own physical, mental and emotional well being.

– Using Critical Thinking skills, prioritize and organize patient care.

– Operate related equipment.

– Teach and provide clinical supervision.

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