Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room - Gynecology Surgical Services - BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre

Registered Nurse, Operating Room - Gyne Surgical Services

BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

Vancouver BC

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre promotes the best care for women, newborns and families through direct care delivery, shared care models and outreach and consultation support to health care providers. BC Women’s Hospital - Gynecology Surgical Services specialize in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery in an ambulatory setting.  

As an Operating Room Nurse, you will experience the opportunity to: 

• Work on a rotating work schedule Monday to Friday.  There are no evenings, nights, weekends or on-call shifts.
• Provide Peri-operative care to patients having surgery under:
• Anesthesia or
• Nurse-led procedural sedation

• Work with a passionate inter-professional team committed to delivering excellence in care for patients and families.
• Expand your nursing knowledge and skills in specialized women’s health.

What you’ll do

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the standards established by the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) and collaborate with other members of the interprofessional healthcare team to provide family-centered care in the particular setting.
• Maintain 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.
• Participate 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. 
• Participate as a member of the healthcare team through contributing participating in rounds, committees and professional practice groups.
• Provide input regarding policies, procedures and operational requirements which address patient and family needs and promote effective use of resources, while maintaining ORNAC standards.

What you bring

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM)
• 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.

You will have the ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Relate effectively with patient and their families.
• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary care team
• Physically perform the duties of the job.
• Operate related equipment.

What we bring 

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Casual (0.01 FTE)
Wage: $41.42 to $59.52/hour
4500 Oak Street, Vancouver
Monday to Friday; 0630-1800 (varies)
Requisition Number: On going Opportunities 

What we do

BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre (BCW) bcwomens.ca is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education. BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). 

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. 

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BCW are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.