Registered Nurse – Surgery #412-26

Categories: Nursing Location(s): Owen Sound Types: Part Time Temporary DEPARTMENT: SURGERY POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND UNION AFFILIATION: ONA STATUS: PART-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE AUGUST 2027) REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT WAGE RATE: $41.15 – $58.98 Reporting to the Manager of Surgical Services, the responsibility of the Registered Nurse is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means to surgical patients in order to attain or maintain optimal function. Skills/Abilities/Qualifications Required: Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario registration or eligibility Physical Assessment course Current surgical experience with a minimum of two years within the last five years Venipunctures to establish an IV required IV medications below the drip chamber Central line care – including tubing, dressing change ,line removal and blood sampling Management and care of patients will epidural analgesia Management and care of P.C.A. pumps Maintenance of TPN Management of Negative Pressure Therapy Self directed and able to work with minimal supervision Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing population and patient needs Willingness to escort patients via ambulance services when required Demonstrated leadership problem solving, decision making, organizational and interpersonal skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Interviewing and patient assessment skills Interest and experience in patient education and health promotion Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education Current BCLS Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes Preferred Baccalaureate Degree in nursing Post-Anesthetic Course Additional Education pertaining to surgery/medicine Broad surgical experience preferred with experience in all sub-specialties

The Registered Nurse is responsible for promoting health and providing comprehensive care to surgical patients through supportive, preventative, and rehabilitative means. The role focuses on maintaining optimal patient function and ensuring safety within the surgical department.

Requires current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and at least two years of surgical experience within the last five years. Candidates must be proficient in IV therapy, central line care, and the management of specialized surgical equipment.

• LeadershipPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred

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• Physical Assessment
• Venipuncture
• IV Medication Administration
• Central Line Care
• Epidural Analgesia Management
• P.C.A. Pump Management
• TPN Maintenance
• Negative Pressure Therapy
• Patient Education
• Health Promotion
• BCLS
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Interpersonal Skills
• Patient Assessment

• Healthcare

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 9, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level