Saint John Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA) PCN 1253962

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.
COMPETITION #:2022-58187 External
BARGAINING UNIT:NBNU
ZONE:Saint John
DEPARTMENT:Operating Room
FACILITY:Saint John Regional Hospital
POSTING TYPE:Permanent Full Time
JOB TITLE:Perioperative Registered Nurse
CLASSIFICATION:RNCA Registered Nurse Class A
LANGUAGE:English Essential
HOURS OF WORK:Day; Evening; Night; Rotating, Possibility of standby/On Call; Subject to change due to operational requirements
SALARY:$34.99 to $44.33 per hour
JOB PURPOSE:
Operating room nursing encompasses professional and clinical nursing activities which focus on identifying and meeting the needs of the surgical patient while applying the nursing process in a caring manner. The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for providing individualized patient care and for having a working knowledge of / and to adhere to departmental Policies and Procedures, and Standard of Care.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing.
• Current registration with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick.
• Operating Room course within the last 5 years or minimum of 1950 hours experience in Operating Room in the last 5 years
• Current Perioperative Certification is an asset.
• Neat and clean in appearance.
• Demonstrates effective organizational skills
• Functions as a positive role model.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and physicians
• Demonstrates effective critical thinking skills
• Promotes and practices patient advocacy.
• Exhibits qualities of initiative, effective change agent, and effective team player.
• Consistently practices the principles of confidentiality.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The role of the operating room nurse includes but is not limited to:
Patient Advocacy

• The operating room nurse responds to the communicated and the uncommunicated needs of the surgical patient offering advocacy, assistance, and support through their surgical experience.

Continuity of Care

• The operating room nurse provides continuity of care as the link between the nursing units and the operating room during the patient’s preoperative, intraoperative and immediate postoperative phases.

Focus of Care

• The operating room nurse plans and organizes all activities to meet individual patient needs. These needs become the focus of the registered nurse’s activities.

Coordinator of Activities

• The operating room nurse coordinates and ensures the activities of the multidisciplinary team meet ORNAC Standards and comply with Corporate and Departmental Policies and Procedures. The registered nurse also assists with, or functions in, an educational and /or mentor role.

Clinical Skills

• The operating room nurse’s clinical skills are based on standards and theory learned from nursing, the sciences, and humanities. The scope of practice will be based on ORNAC and CNA Standards in conjunction with Corporate and Departmental Policies and Procedures.

COMPETENCIES:
The specialty of perioperative nursing requires specific competencies of the registered nurse. Each competency produces a matrix of levels, including,

• Knowledge
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Clinical Decision Making
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Teaching and Leadership
• Psychomotor Skills
• Team Skills

As the nurse attains a higher level of competence, it is his or her responsibility to work towards:

• Continuous Quality Improvement
• Participation in Inservices / evaluation of equipment.
• Participation in special project / committee work.

PLEASE NOTE As of Sept 7, 2021: Any candidate not currently employed in the New Brunswick Public Service will need to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (or a valid medical certificate exempting them from the vaccine) in order to receive a job offer.
Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by February 23 , 2022
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.
NOTE:There will be no further postings for this position should there be no fully qualified applicants. If you wish to be considered for this position and have most of the qualifications as posted and the registration or licensure where required, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
Should testing be required to demonstrate language proficiency, the official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon hiring purposes.
Please quote Competition # 2022-58187-External. Horizon Health Network appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources Department, Horizon Health Network.