Nurse 2 - Operating Room

About This Role

This nursing role in the operating room involves providing professional registered nursing services to patients, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs. The Registered Nurse administers prescribed medical treatments, takes a leadership role within the healthcare team, and facilitates coordination of patient care and discharge, all under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional registered nursing services for patients, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs
• Administer prescribed medical treatments
• Take a leadership role within the healthcare team
• Facilitate coordination of patient care and discharge
• Demonstrate a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit

Requirements

• 2 years current relevant clinical nursing experience
• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing education program
• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM)
• Current CPR certification at the Targeted Responder Level and BCLS certification
• Knowledge of College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses
• Knowledge of Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses
• Knowledge of Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)
• Knowledge of Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines
• Knowledge of nursing care related to clinical area
• Knowledge of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts
• Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team
• Knowledge of principles of delegation
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases