Career Opportunities

Qualifications:

• Current registration and certification of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario (Undergraduate degree in Nursing preferred)
• Current BCLS certification

Required Skills:

• ACLS
• Basic Arrhythmia certification and ECG interpretation
• Code White certification
• Computer literacy and Meditech knowledge and experience
• Experience in the management of patients requiring the following: Epidural Catheter, Mechanical Ventilation, and Pain and Sedation assessment and intervention
• I.V. Therapy
• Knowledge of O.R. principles and aseptic techniques
• NRP
• Post-RN Operating Room certification from an accredited college program required or willing to obtain within six months
• Previous perioperative experience within the last 2 years
• Strong patient assessment skills

Abilities:

• Ability to manage a variety of patient conditions
• Ability to organize related activities; to remain flexible; and adapt to crisis situations and rapid change
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team to provide optimal patient care
• Good attendance and work record is essential
• Self-directed, motivated team player with a commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education
• Sound critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution and timely decision making skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and organizational skills
• Successful candidate must commit to an on-call schedule