Registered Nurse

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Responsible for the planning, executing, directing and evaluating direct and indirect nursing care given to the surgical patient, the successful candidate will function within the multidisciplinary team and rotate through all surgical specialties (orthopedics including total joints, general, gynecology, vascular, urology, otolaryngology, cysto and ophthalmology) working a variety of shifts including on call.

Requirements

Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required; Current BCLS Certification required at time of hire; OR certification required; Minimum of two years experience within the perioperative setting within a variety of operating room services required; Evidence of good technical operating room skills that adhere to AORN/ORNAC standards of practice for a scrub nurse role; Experience in ophthalmology and cystoscopy preferred; Excellent organizational, interpersonal , problem-solving skills as well as negotiation and conflict resolution skills; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to act as resource and role model; Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback; Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete assignments reflecting the Operating Room standards of practice for an RN in the scrub or circulating role; Ability to perform in an emergency situation appropriately; Able to transfer, turn and lift patients both manually and with mechanical aides; Flexibility in scheduling is expected to meet the scheduling needs of the Operating Room; Good team player with positive attitude; Evidence of continued learning relative to the position; Must be physically able to do the job, which involves heavy lifting and intensive physical effort; Satisfactory employment and attendance record required