Hamilton Health Sciences·Hamilton, Ontario
The Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care within the Operating Room. They provide direct nursing care and guide the multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs during surgical procedures.
As a member of the healthcare team, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the coordination and evaluation of patient care within the Operating Room. The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to meet patient needs and guides/directs and works with the multidisciplinary team in meeting those needs.
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Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse 2.
Perioperative Certification 3.
Current BCLS certification 4.
Demonstrated skill and ability in neurosurgery, orthopedics, general adult, plastics, urology and cardiac, trauma, vascular and oral surgeries 5.
Demonstrated knowledge of patient care requirements and peri-operative standards in the assessment and management of adult surgical patients 6.
Relevant (2 years) experience preferred 7.
Must be able to wear lead aprons for long periods of time (aprons 15-20 pounds in weigh, works for cases 1-3 hrs in length)
Candidates must hold a current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess Perioperative Certification. Additionally, applicants should have BCLS certification and relevant surgical experience.
Market context
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