Upper River Valley Registered Nurse Class A

JOB PURPOSE

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, provides quality safe patient care within the scope of professional nursing practice to patients and families in the Operating Room. Although primarily assigned to the Operating Room, may be assigned to Post Anaesthetic Care Unit and Day Surgery as required. Performs other duties for efficient operation of unit as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active registration with NANB.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year recent (within past 5 years) operating room experience or successful completion within last 5 years of an approved OR course.
• If no one meets the qualifications, top applicant must successfully complete PeriOp 101 course.
• Demonstrated assessment skills and ability to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to emergency situations, rapidly changing priorities and complex patient care needs.
• Demonstrated teaching, communication, interpersonal and team building skills.
• Good work record and ability to attend work on a regular basis. Ability to report to work while on call within 20 minutes.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge as well as adhere to and promote the mission, vision, values, philosophy, objective goals, policies and procedures of Horizon and the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) Standards.
• Ability to perform duties within the RN scope of practice in accordance with ORNAC Standards.
• Assist the Department of Anesthesia with all three phases of anesthesia: Induction, Maintenance and Emergence.
• Demonstrative initiative and good judgement.
• Patient safety is a critical aspect of quality healthcare.

COMPETENCIES

• Pays close attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of work
• Is effective in communicating with others
• Is capable of making decisions independently and in groups
• Is able to adapt to changing needs and priorities
• Is effective in gathering information from others
• Is purposeful in developing and maintaining respectful relationships with others
• Is consistent in demonstrating concern for meeting the needs of others
• Is adept at planning and prioritizing daily work
• Is effective in communicating with others
• Is able to function effectively in stressful situations
• Is purposeful in collaborating with others and works well in a team environment

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon's Terms of Employment

Interested? Apply Today?

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon's Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.