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Fraser Health

Public health authority operating hospitals

Registered Nurse - Surgical Services, Operating Room

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 3
Full-timeSurrey, BC, CanadaCA$41.42 - CA$59.52 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
  • Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
  • One year of recent relevant clinical nursing experience in the designated clinical area, and completion of post-graduate coursework and/or certification applicable to the designated clinical area, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Clinical proficiency in the designated clinical area.
  • Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessments, including clinical and diagnostic reasoning, and provide nursing care through appropriate or prescribed technical, therapeutic, and safety interventions.
  • Ability to determine and respond to emergency situations and recognize changes in patient acuity.
  • Ability to use factual information, prior learning, basic principles and procedures, and relevant research-based evidence or evidence-informed practice to support nursing decisions and actions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and caregivers, the public, medical staff, and members of the interprofessional care team using verbal, written, and electronic applications.
  • Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families or caregivers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, and patient advocacy.
  • Ability to integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to solve problems effectively.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work.
  • Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional care team.
  • Ability to operate related equipment, including relevant computer applications.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care of patients; identify actual or potential problems, plan interventions, perform planned interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
  • Receive and admit patients to the operating room; coordinate and provide nursing care according to physician and anesthetist orders and established standards and hospital policies; set priorities and assign and delegate tasks to appropriate staff.
  • Participate in identifying and reducing risk factors that may impact patients or the health care team, and advocate to protect and promote patients' rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, and access to information.
  • Modify care as patient needs change and initiate immediate treatment, such as applying non-invasive monitoring devices, when required.
  • Obtain, check, set up, and position supplies, instruments, and equipment required for surgery; ensure instruments and equipment are in working order and report those needing repair.
  • Follow standardized count policy and provide appropriate documentation.
  • Perform scrub and circulation duties in the operating room according to prescribed procedures and protocols.
  • Collect information from a variety of sources using observation, communication, and physical assessment skills to support appropriate nursing care.
  • Participate in quality improvement activities and research by identifying patient care issues and collecting data.
  • Participate as an active member of nursing and hospital committees and councils focused on improving patient care or the work environment.
  • Support the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor and mentor when appropriate.
  • Participate in evaluating patient care programs, techniques, standards, and procedures by providing feedback about their effectiveness and patient care outcomes.
  • Maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and staff by adhering to established safety and emergency practices and procedures.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

About the Company

Fraser Health

Public health authority operating hospitals

Fraser Health is a Canadian health authority that provides health services to about 1.8 million people in British Columbia. It operates 12 hospitals, including major trauma centers, as well as outpatient care and surgery centers, and offers services in residential care, public health, home health, and mental health. It employs more than 40,000 staff, medical staff, and volunteers who coordinate care across hospitals, clinics, and community settings to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time. Its goal is to keep communities healthy by delivering accessible, high-quality care and by creating good workplaces for its employees and volunteers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$20K
Headquarters
Surrey, Canada
Founded
2001

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