Registered Nurse, Surgical Services - Operating Room Memorial Hospital

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour

We are currently hiring for a Relief Part Time Registered Nurse, Surgical Services - Operating Room to join our Maternity team at Surrey Memorial Hospital located in Surrey, B.C. This position is available until approximately March 2027 or until the return of the incumbent.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to:

• Four weeks of vacation to start
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• 87% maternity top-up
• 50% subsidy on Translink passes
• Eligibility based on employment status

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the workforce and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

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In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Registered Nurse (RN), O.R. provides direct nursing care to patients within the Operating Room (OR) according to established standards and administrative policies and procedures. Assesses patients physical and psycho-social needs; identifies problems, plans, implements, documents, evaluates and coordinates the nursing care of assigned patients and performs scrubbing and circulating duties.

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care of patients. Identifies actual or potential problems, plans interventions, performs planned interventions and evaluates outcomes.
• Receives and admits patients to the OR. Coordinates and provides nursing care to patients according to physician and anaesthetist orders and in conformance with established standards and hospital policies. Sets priorities, assigns and delegates tasks to appropriate staff.
• Participates in identifying and reducing risk factors that may impact the patient and/or health care team. Acts as an advocate to protect and promote the patient's right to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity and access to information.
• Modifies care as needs change. Initiates immediate treatment, such as applying non-invasive monitoring devices if required.
• Obtains, checks, sets up and positions supplies, instruments and equipment required for surgery ensuring that instruments and equipment are in working order. Reports instruments/equipment in need of repair.
• Follows standardized count policy and provides appropriate documentation.
• Performs scrub and circulation duties within the OR according to prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication and physical assessment to enable the provision of appropriate nursing care.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and research by identifying patient care issues and collecting data.
• Participates as an active member on nursing and hospital committees and councils for improvement of patient care and/or work environment.
• Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor and mentor as appropriate.
• Participates in the evaluation of patient care programs, techniques, standards and procedures by providing feedback about effectiveness and patient care outcomes.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, families and staff by adhering to established safety and emergency practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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