Job Description

BWH Required Skills:

The successful applicant will work in compliance with all relevant and applicable legislation and Hospital Policies and Procedures, will practice the Bluewater Health Standards of Performance Excellence and will fulfill their role within the Attendance Support Program parameters. The successful applicant will also possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and will have strong attention to detail and accuracy.




Each member of Bluewater Health is called to embrace patient and family-centred care in its fullest form. This includes using techniques and strategies to communicate "I care and I respect you," providing information in a way patients and families can understand, listening to patients and families to learn what an exemplary healthcare experience means to them, and seeking their perspective throughout their stay and during improvement initiatives.

Nursing Statement:

Nursing is a self-regulated profession governed through the College. A nurse is responsible for practicing in accordance with the standards of the profession, and for keeping current and competent throughout his/her nursing career (College of Nurses of Ontario, 2009).

Qualifications:

Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required

Post Graduate certificate in O.R. techniques or equivalent preferred

BScN preferred

Canadian Nurses Association CPN(c) perioperative certification preferred


Training and experience in LEAN methodology required

Completion of Leadership/Management course preferred

Principal Duties:

Organizes and coordinates patient care and provides clinical support as needed.

Must be able to multi-task and mange his/her time effectively.

Manages human and material resources responsibly.


Maintains clinical expertise and general knowledge of operating room specialties.

Is an active participant on the Perioperative Leadership team.

Uses skilled nursing judgment in prioritizing emergency care and in planning work assignments

Acts as a coach, mentor, resource and positive role model for new and current staff and students

Consults with Program Manager on specific nursing and organizational problems and carries out recommended solutions

Will perform other related duties as required

Statement:

Bluewater Health is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to fully and fairly participate in the application, interview or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department at (519) 464-4400 extension 8391 or humanresources@bluewaterhealth.ca and we will endeavor to provide a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your accessibility needs.




We thank you in advance for your interest in Bluewater Health, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with Bluewater Health policy, offers of employment to prospective employees are conditional upon the successful completion and disclosure of a Police Records/Vulnerable Sector Check.