General Duty Nurse - Operating Room

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Provides family centered perioperative nursing care in alignment with the standards established by the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC), and PHSA values.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1. Plans direct care for the patient by performing activities such as reviewing patient/family history, developing a care plan specific for the patient and family and meeting with other members of the health care team to discuss and review the care plan.
2. Provides direct patient care in accordance with the standards established by the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) and collaborates with other members of the interprofessional healthcare team to provide family-centered care in the particular setting.
3. Maintains patient records by performing activities such as collecting and documenting information including health care information regarding patients and their families, nursing observations, telephone communications, interventions, teaching and care evaluations to ensure that patient records are current and complete.
4. Participates in the orientation and continuing education of all new learners on the interprofessional care team, in accordance with ORNAC standards, by role modeling, precepting, and mentoring, under the direction of the unit educators.
5. Participates as a member of the healthcare team through contributing participating in rounds, committees and professional practice groups.
6. Provides input regarding policies, procedures and operational requirements which address patient and family needs and promote effective use of resources, while maintaining ORNAC standards.

7. Maintains a safe environment for patients, families and staff by following ORNAC standards, and established emergency procedures.
8. Promotes the implementation and evaluation of nursing research and quality improvement initiatives as directed by participating in interprofessional committees
9. Performs other professionally related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP).
• Successful completion of a post-graduate program in Operating Room Nursing or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
• CPR Training – Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) – Level I.
• Current PALS certification
Skills and Abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to relate effectively with patient and their families.
• Ability to participate as a member of an interdisciplinary care team
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Ability to operate related equipment.