Job Description

Your Opportunity:

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the experienced perioperative Operating Room Technician (ORT) has focused skills in a variety of services that include Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. Both scheduled (elective) and unscheduled (emergency) surgery is performed, and the position requires the incumbent to do on-call shifts. The Operating Room Technician - Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care during the perioperative patient experience in accordance with hospital policies and standards. The incumbent will work with patients during the perioperative phase of care and must demonstrate a professional, positive attitude, excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills when performing scrubbing and circulating duties in a surgical environment. The individual is able to contribute to quality initiatives and promotes a professional work environment at all times. The Active Treatment Center (ATC) Operating Room is comprised of 10 theatres primarily focused on Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology. The ATCOR is a busy and fast-paced environment and does over 15,000 cases a year.

Description:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

• Classification: OR Technician
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: General Operating Room Ophthalmology/Otolaryngology/Adult Day Surgery/Preadmission
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2022
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 14-NOV-2022
• Temporary End Date: 23-OCT-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 60
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $28.36
• Maximum Salary: $37.16
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Additional Required Qualifications:

Post-Grad Perioperative Certification required. Operating Room completion of a CLPNA-approved perioperative course. Must have completed the Peri-Operative course or have the equivalent of 3 years of Operating Room experience. Minimum of 5 years current general operating room experience in a high acuity Operating Room with 1-2 years specific experience in Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology. Experience in an acute care Surgical Suite. Ability to perform consistently in a highly organized and rapidly moving environment. Ability to collaborate within the expectations of an integrated team. Demonstrates advanced problem-solving skills integrating critical thinking and good judgment. Ability to demonstrate communication skills that promote respect and a positive team environment. Ability to stand scrubbed for many hours and to meet the physical demands of the position. Incumbents should have effective interpersonal and written communication skills. Computer skills including experience in Connect Care, Microsoft Outlook email. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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