Position Summary

At Quinte Healthcare, Operating Room (OR) Nurses are highly skilled healthcare professionals, who play a critical role within our inter-professional care team. Reporting to the Perioperative Manager, the OR Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of the preoperative and perioperative patient. The RPN is responsible for ensuring that their professional practice and behavior meets legislative requirements and the standards of the profession as designed by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Specifics of Internship:
• Commitment to complete a recognized Operating Room Nursing Certificate Program within 6 months of beginning the internship – course costs for remaining courses will be reimbursed upon successful completion, and
• Commitment to remain in the position for a period of 2-years following completion of Internship/OR Course completion.

Required

Specifics of Internship:
• Commitment to complete a recognized Operating Room Nursing Certificate Program within 6 months of beginning the internship – course costs for remaining courses will be reimbursed upon successful completion, and
• Commitment to remain in the position for a period of 2-years following completion of Internship/OR Course completion.

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario,
• Minimum of 2 years' nursing experience in the last 5 years
• Current CPR or BCLS certificate,
• Completion of the equivalent of half of the Operating Room Nursing Certificate Program with commitment to obtain course certificate within the next 6 months
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload (Physical Demands Analysis PDA available to review),
• Medical Surveillance is required for personnel routinely working with the class of lasers used in the OR. An eye exam must be arranged through Occupational Health & Safety Services prior to commencing work in this area .

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,
• 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 Quality Improvement programs to ensure a high level of patient care, and
• Other duties as assigned.

At Quinte Health, guided by our core values of Imagine It's You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together, our family of four hospitals holds a central role in the mission to enhance lives and foster healthier communities. We operate as a cohesive team, uniting all our hospitals, to deliver local and regional healthcare services. In partnership with our communities, we strive to improve access to high-quality care, right in their own neighborhoods.

Our sense of fulfillment is deeply rooted in the impactful work we do, a sentiment shared by our dynamic teams of staff, dedicated physicians, and committed volunteers. They not only care passionately for our patients but also for each other, embodying our core values at every turn.

We don't just serve our communities; we actively contribute to them. Quinte Health is woven into the fabric of our local landscape, with our team members residing, raising their families, and often retiring right here in the communities they cherish. We are on a constant lookout for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Our diverse array of exciting roles encompasses positions that span multiple hospitals, as well as opportunities situated within a single hospital. Join us as we live out our values in providing exceptional healthcare close to home.

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength
• Required Occasionally – lifting and carrying average weight 20 pounds and max 50, pushing/pulling average 10-15 pounds and max 30 pounds, patient assist approx. 100 pounds
Mobility
• Required Constantly – standing
• Required Frequently – walking, bending/stooping
• Required Occasionally – sitting, twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling
• Required Rarely – balancing, climbing
Dexterity
• Required Frequently – forward shoulder movements, gripping/grasping, pinching, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back normal range of motion
• Required Occasionally – fine finger movements, shoulder movements (up/down)
• Required Rarely – foot action

Equal Opportunity

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or humanresources@qhc.on.ca for assistance.

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.