OR Attendant

About The Ottawa Hospital Inspired by research and driven by compassion! The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region. From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care. Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve. Rotation/Shifts Days and evenings, Monday to Friday, 8 hour shifts (06:30-14:30, 07:00-15:00, 09:00-17:00, 10:00-18:00, 12:00-20:00).

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Basic Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Twelve (12) months recent patient care experience as an Orderly/OR attendant experience at TOH, former General, Riverside or Civic Hospitals;
• Or successful completion of an accredited Health Care program with twelve (12) months recent patient care experience (i.e. Patient Care Assistant, Health Care Aide, Personal Support Worker);
• Or currently working in field requiring victim care (i.e. Paramedic, firefighter) with twelve (12) months recent patient care experience OR currently enrolled in a health related course, or victim care course with twelve (12) months recent patient care experience;
• Knowledge of departmental/hospital policies & procedures;
• Basic knowledge of established Infection Control and Occupational Health & Safety practices;
• Knowledge of body mechanics, and safe lift and transfer practices;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to understand, interpret and carry out written and verbal instructions, ability to set priorities, ability to work effectively within a team;
• Basic knowledge of sterility and aseptic technique;
• CPR (Heartsaver or BCLS);
• Ability to cope with change in patient condition;
• Good decision-making skills to prioritize work;
• Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

Language proficiency requirements are based on the nature of the position and the level of interaction with French- and English-speaking clients. What You Can Expect From Us The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones. We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services. The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives. Please Note If there are no qualified candidates who have twelve (12) months recent direct patient / victim care experience, candidates who are enrolled or have graduated with a diploma or degree from a college or university Health Care related program and meet all of the other qualifications will then be considered. Interested? Apply today! If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.