Anaesthesia Assistant

Position Number: 174403-67

Position Available:  Anaesthesia Assistant
Status: Regular Full Time
Department: Surgery - Operating Room
Union: O.P.S.E.U
Shifts: Days, Evenings, Extended Tours

Rate of Pay: $44.67-$57.90/hr

Posting Date:  April 16, 2024

Closing Date: April 23, 2024

Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on April 22, 2024.

About Joseph Brant Hospital: Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service community teaching hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers for eight (8) consecutive years, with a skilled staff of 194 physicians, 1,911 full- and part-time staff, and more than 300 volunteers. JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. Its expanded campus includes the state-of-the-art Michael Lee-Chin & Family Patient Tower, featuring a new Emergency Department, 295 acute inpatient beds, 9 new Operating Rooms, and post-anaesthetic care unit to support expanded medical, surgical, and outpatient services. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (OHT). JBH inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit .

Responsibilities:

• Establish peripheral venous access
• Institute non-invasive physiologic monitoring modalities
• Perform arterial line insertions/arterial puncture/arterial sampling
• Assist Anaesthesiologist with all aspects of the anaesthesia care plan(pre-anaesthetic preparation, induction, maintenance, emergence & continuity of care, postoperative period)
• Assist Anaesthesiologist with management of life-threatening situation
• Setup, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot machines

Qualifications:

• Graduate from a recognized School of Respiratory Therapy or Current Registration with the CNO as a Registered Nurse
• A member in good standing with the CRTO (College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario)  or the CNO (College of Nurses of Ontario) as a Registered Nurse
• Successful completion of the CBRC exam
• Minimum 1-2 years Critical Care experience, and Operating Room experience is required
• Successful completion of an accredited Anaesthesia Assistant Program required
• Must be able to communicate effectively and be a high functioning team member
• Must be willing to commit to personal and professional development
• Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality and availability required.
• Must be able to perform without direct supervision and be self-motivated
• Current certification in NRP and ACLS
• Must be able to work days, evenings and weekends

Please Note: Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department. 

To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the  to apply. We ask that you please include the posting number in the subject line of any email correspondence. No phone calls, please. We thank all applicants and only those selected for interview will be contacted. Joseph Brant Hospital prioritizes the health and well-being of our patients, employees, credentialed staff, volunteers and learners. As a condition of employment, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of two COVID-19 vaccines authorized by Health Canada within 24-48 hours of receiving an offer of employment, or proof of a documented exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code. Any information obtained during the recruitment process will be used for employment recruitment only, and not for any other purpose. At Joseph Brant Hospital, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive, safe and respectful place for everyone to visit, work and receive care. HR will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Right Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested.

Should you require accommodation through the application and/or recruitment process, please contact HR for assistance at or at Ext. 4129 to allow opportunity for appropriate accommodations to be made.