Job Description

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.Job SummaryAre you our next Registered Nurse? Apply today to join the team in the Operating Rooms at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the team in the Operating Rooms at Sechelt Hospital in Vancouver, BC.As an RN in the Operating Rooms at Sechelt Hospital you will:

• Provide nursing services in an operating room environment as a member of an integrated surgical team performing varied and complex surgical interventions.
• Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the patient/family.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with other members of the surgical team.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement and best practice approach in nursing practice and patient care.
• Maintain and advance your own clinical competence.
• Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

ABOUT SECHELT, BCSechelt is located on the traditional territories of the sh\xc3\xadsh\xc3\xa1lh (Sechelt) Nation and is located approximately 20 km northwest of Gibsons along Highway 101, also known as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is known for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks, plenty of eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a shirt walk or bike ride to work, you go home for lunch and you are home again in time again for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset \xe2\x80\x93 all before dinner. That is what Sechelt has to offer you.\xe2\x80\x9dABOUT SECHELT HOSPITALSechelt Hospital is an acute care, 46-bed facility located in Sechelt, British Columbia and serves over 30,000+ residents of the Lower Sunshine Coast. Sechelt Hospital provides a full range of services to the community, including Emergency care, Renal program-community dialysis units, Mental Health and Substance Use Services, surgical services, birthing for low-risk pregnancies and imaging services.QualificationsEducation & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of a recognized advanced nursing specialty program in operating room nursing, or two (2) years\xe2\x80\x99 recent, related experience in an acute care operating room environment.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a patient/family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of BCCNM standards for nursing practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of perioperative nursing techniques, standards, instrumentation, supply and equipment requirements for a wide variety of surgical procedures.
• Broad knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Broad knowledge of pharmacology, and patient physiological responses related to anesthesia.
• Demonstrated ability to practice nursing in an operating room environment of an acute care teaching hospital.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated ability in applying aseptic technique.
• Demonstrated ability to respond immediately and appropriately to emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as an integral member of an operating room team.
• Demonstrated ability to continually assess patient condition during surgery and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and non-verbally.
• Demonstrated ability deal effectively with, patients and their families, co-workers, physicians, and other health care personnel.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated skill in the assembly and operation of operating room equipment.
• Basic computer literacy and knowledge of operating room computerized patient care information system.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing StatementThe hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers in 2024.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
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