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Join Our Team as an Operating Room Nurse at Quinte Health!
Are you a highly skilled and compassionate nurse looking to make a difference? Quinte Health is seeking dedicated Operating Room (OR) Nurses to join our dynamic inter-professional care team.
Why Quinte Health?
Diverse Experience: Provide care to both pediatric and adult patients.
Variety in Procedures: Participate in a wide range of surgeries, including general, orthopedic, gynecologic, ENT, urology, ophthalmology, and dental/oral surgeries.
Dual-Site Opportunities: Work at both Trenton Memorial Hospital for short, outpatient surgeries and Belleville General Hospital for more complex procedures with acutely ill patients.
What You’ll Do:
Comprehensive Care: Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document nursing care for preoperative and perioperative patients.
Collaborative Environment: Work closely with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
Professional Excellence: Uphold the highest standards of nursing practice as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and ORNAC (Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada).
Perks and Benefits:
Supportive Orientation: Receive a tailored orientation period to match your experience and learning needs.
Flexible Shifts: Enjoy the convenience of picking up shifts through our automated, text-messaging system.
Join Us: Be a part of a team that values your skills and dedication. At Quinte Health, you’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally while making a real impact on the lives of our patients. Apply now and help us deliver exceptional care!
Required
• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum of 2 years’ operating room experience, as an RN, in the last 5 years.
• Completed Post Graduate Operating Room Certificate.
• Current certification in BCLS or CPR, or proof of enrolment in a recertification course. You will be asked to provide a copy of your valid certificate at the time of hire/transfer.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Available to work all shifts (days, evenings, weekends) and on call duty.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work independently and have strong organizational skills.
• Must have satisfactory work performance and attendance in present position.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload (Physical Demands Analysis PDA available to review).
• Medical Surveillance is required for personnel routinely working with mechanical equipment and the class of lasers used in the OR. A hearing test and eye exam must be arranged.
Duties
• Utilizes the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
• Provides preoperative teaching to patients & families as required.
• Performs acts requiring specialized knowledge, skills and judgment in assessing health needs and in planning, administering and evaluating patient care in the clinic environment (circulating/scrub/laser nurse roles).
• Responsible to work collaboratively with other members of the health care team who contribute to the provision of patient care.
• Maintains nursing records.
• Participates in QI programs to ensure a high level of patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.
To apply for this job please visit qhc.njoyn.com.
