The Licensed Practical Nurse acts as a second circulator in the operating room and collaborates with the healthcare team to provide high-quality patient care. They are responsible for maintaining infection control standards, documenting patient records, and ensuring the safety and confidentiality of all operations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have completed an accredited licensed practical nurse program and a perioperative nursing program, with 2-3 years of recent acute care surgery experience. Applicants must hold active registration with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals and possess current BCLS-HCP certification.
professional certificateBasic Cardiac Life SupportCommunication skillsTeam collaborationMedication administrationOrganization skillsAssessment skillsInfection controlAcute carePerioperative nursingPatient documentationSurgical assistance
Job description
Clearpoint Health Network (CHN) is one of Canada’s largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, regional health organizations and workers’ compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada meeting the needs of patients, while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems.
Clearpoint Health Network is Hiring for its brand new Facility in Burnaby
Employment Type: 1 FT and Casual
Number of positions: in 1 FT line : 1
Number of position in Casual: 2
Wages $39.00-$46.00/hr
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
Second circulator with a first circulator RN present in the OR.
Ability to stand scrubbed for many hours and to meet the physical demands of the position.
Collaborates with all members of the health care team.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substances regulations.
Documents patient care appropriately in the medical record.
Participates cooperatively and communicates effectively with team members
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in professional societies.
Participates in educational programs as required.
Assists with the orientation and support for new staff to the facility.
Performs related duties as assigned by leader.
Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
Completion of an accredited licensed practical nurse education program combined with 2 – 3 years recent experience in acute care day surgery/inpatient surgery environment.
Active/eligible for registration and practice permit with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals.
Completion of a post-secondary educational institution perioperative nursing program.
Benefits
Dental benefits
Health benefits
Vacation days
RRSP program
Personal days off
DPSP program
Criminal record check dated within one month of hire.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Ability to perform consistently in a highly organized, rapid moving, complex environment.
Ability to collaborate within the expectations of a highly complex integrated team.
Ability to wear lead apron protection for an extended period of time.
The ability to cope and effectively perform in stressful and/or emergent situations is essential.
Excellent assessment, organization, communication and team interaction skills.
Current immunization for hepatitis B, influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, and diphtheria.
Current tuberculin skin testing (within 6 months before date of hire).
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact recruitment@clearpointhealth.ca for further information.
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