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Erie Shores HealthCare is a 58-bed acute care community hospital serving the southernmost part of Canada. Our 110,000-person catchment area includes the communities of Leamington, Kingsville, Essex, Amherstburg, Belle River, and Wheatley.

Join a team where you can make a difference in one of the country's most unique and diverse communities.

Applications are now being accepted for a Casual Registered Nurse to work in the Perioperative Services Department. The successful applicant will be required to work rotating shifts, scheduled Monday-Sunday between 0700-1500, 0800-1600, 0900-1700.

The candidate will be required to rotate throughout all of perioperative services - Day Surgery, PACU, and Operating Room.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Adhere to policies and procedures established for the assigned department while supporting the Mission, Vision and Values of Erie Shores HealthCare.
Maintain the confidentiality of all patient information.
Communicate in a positive and supportive manner, thus appreciating the stressful situation.
Assume patient advocate role when the patient is unable to represent self.
Demonstrate knowledge of the policies and procedures related to the care of the patient in the perioperative space.

Circulating

Assist anesthetists with induction, monitoring and care of the anaesthetized patient.
Provide scrub team with sterile supplies.
Maintain pre and intra-operative documentation as per Operating Room (OR) Standards.
Adhere to principles of aseptic technique.
Appropriate care and handling of instruments and specialized equipment.
Ensure appropriate supplies, instruments and equipment are available.
Demonstrate knowledge of compliance with established policies and procedures.

Recovery Room

Receive patients from the OR or Endoscopy suites.
Remain responsible for the primary care of post-operative patients, including phase 1 and 2 recovery; including assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy.

Day Surgery

Prepare patients for surgery, including taking and documenting an appropriate history, starting an IV as indicated, and explaining the surgical journey to the patient.
Escalate any patient safety concerns immediately to the most responsible physician (MRP) or Anesthetists.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses (CNO) required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) required.
Certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
2 years recent history in Perioperative nursing preferred.
Education in Critical Care nursing preferred.
Recovery room and Perioperative experience preferred.
Able to demonstrate a progressive history of continuing education within the specialty.
Knowledge and commitment to patient-centered care model.
Leadership ability.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
Ability to work shift work.

Other

Good attendance record and a level of fitness appropriate for the demands of the position is a requirement.

This position is eligible for our Employee Referral Incentive. Up to $5,000 is available for current employees who make a referral that results in a hire.

Erie Shores HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations available on request in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under ESHC’s Accommodation Policy.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

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