General Posting Information

POSITION:

Registered Nurse

DEPARTMENT:

Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic (POAC)

CONDITIONS:

Full-time

HOURS:

Approximately 75.0 Bi-weekly Hours

SHIFTS:

Days

7.5 hours per shift (subject to change)

WAGE RANGE:

Scale Minimum Maximum

ONA02 $40.24/hr $57.68/hr

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, quality patient and family centered care. The Registered nurse has the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to provide competent, evidence-based nursing practice that complies with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Standards of Nursing Practice, QCH Policies and Procedures as well as the standards of care appropriate to his/her area of clinical practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive pre-admission assessments, including health history, medication reconciliation, allergy review, and identification of peri-operative risk factors
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and inter-professional team members to optimize patient readiness for surgery and identify required interventions prior to admission
• Demonstrate exceptional interviewing skills and advanced critical-thinking abilities
• Practice to the full scope of the Registered Nurse role within one’s level of competence
• Demonstrate ability to work independently, effectively, proactively, and competently as an active member of the perioperative/surgical healthcare team
• Apply the knowledge, skill, and judgment required to provide competent, evidence-based nursing practice in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Standards of Practice and QCH policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of multi-service surgical procedures, associated risks, responsibilities and legal considerations for both in-patient and outpatient surgical populations
• Demonstrate strong ability to educate and support patients and families throughout the pre-operative process
• Demonstrate QCH values: collaboration, accountability, innovation, respect

REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or equivalent
• Current BCLS
• Minimum two (2) years of recent POAC, PACU, Day Surgery or recent surgical nursing experience
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to understand, interpret and carry out verbal and written instructions in English
• Ability to work effectively within the nursing and inter-professional team
• Demonstrated proficiency in a computer-based clinical environment and ability to adapt to new and changing technology

PREFERRED:

• Membership in RNAO, and OPANA or NAPAN(C)
• Experience as preceptor/mentor

This posting is for an existing position. Artificial Intelligence will not be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position

Please note that according to the Queensway Carleton Hospital Vaccination Policy, all applicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the proof of a valid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide the proof of either government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated, or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or exemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.

Thank you for your continued interest in Queensway Carleton Hospital. We deeply value and celebrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as they are integral to the enrichment of our work environment. We believe that by fostering an inclusive and diverse community, we can achieve our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to all individuals with compassion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization including, but not limited to women, racial or ethnic minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

At Queensway Carleton Hospital, we are committed to ensuring accessibility and accommodating the needs of all candidates throughout the entire selection process. Our dedicated recruitment team is readily available to assist individuals with any inquiries or concerns regarding accessibility and accommodations at any stage of our recruitment process. We invite you to reach out and let us know how we can best support you. We look forward to welcoming diverse talent into our team and continuing to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.