Precision, Compassion, Excellence: Elevating Patient Care in the Operating Room. Join Our Team! GraceMed Kitchener is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team.

GraceMed is a growing organization that offers a wide range of plastic and cosmetic surgeries, aesthetic procedures, and medical-grade skincare in multiple locations. Our purpose is to help a growing number of patients realize their true self, whether through cosmetic surgery and dermatology. We are a caring organization with world-class medical professionals, that incorporates state-of-the-art technology with industry-leading procedures to provide best-in-class care for patients.

Why Join Our Team:

• Rewards that grow: Competitive compensation. Team member group benefits program plus discounts on medical-grade skin care and aesthetic services.
• Strength in harmony: Warm and personable team-based atmosphere. Work alongside a team of skilled professionals and will be using a variety of treatments to help our patients achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Learn from the best: Elevate your skills by staying at the forefront of the industry. Access ongoing training and development opportunities.

What you’ll do:

• • Clean the OR at the start of the day, in between patients, and perform a final clean at the end of day
  • Assist physician with any and all cosmetic surgical procedures
  • With the appropriate knowledge, skill, and judgement, the OR Nurse may be required to assist the surgeon with suturing, suture removal, and application of dressings and compression garments
  • May be required to start an intravenous and administer medication
  • Gather all supplies needed to do surgery and set up the OR
  • Count controlled medications with a second nurse at the start and end of the OR Day
  • Responsible for performing multiple meticulous surgical counts at required intervals
  • Assume duties, within or outside of the sterile field as required
  • Critically assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions
  • Always maintain quality service by following organizational standards
  • Collaborate to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care
  • Communicate findings with appropriate physician(s)

What you will bring along:

• • Must have an Operating Room course certificate
  • Must be in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Completion of legislated Health and Safety training and WHMIS training courses
  • Ability to quickly build good rapport with patients and members of the Operating Room Team
  • Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care, in line with GraceMed’s values.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient ability using technology and software: EMR (Electronic Medical Records), PMS (Patient Management Systems) and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong time management, organizational skills, and the ability to problem solve and multi-task with the team
  • Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions
  • Demonstrate the knowledge, skill and judgement to critically assess, identify and intervene with changes in patient condition
  • Membership Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) with Professional Liability Protection (PLP) or CNO approved PLP is required
  • Must be BLS certified
  • ACLS certification is considered and asset and will be required after hire

GraceMed is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

• Preference will be given to Nurse candidates with previous OR experience and certification from a reputable OR Course.