As a Registered Nurse with Lifemark Health – Canadian Surgery Solutions you are responsible and accountable for providing direct patient care using the nursing process through the assessment, planning, implementation and on-going evaluation of patient needs. The RN will act in accordance to CARNA standards and scope of practice pertaining to the pre and post surgical day stay patient and in accordance with facility policy and procedure. The RN must possess the skills, knowledge and experience to assess, treat and teach patients undergoing a wide variety of surgical procedures. The RN must demonstrate a professional and caring approach in dealing with clients, co-workers and supervisors. Possesses critical thinking and assessment skills

Responsibilities include:

• Providing appropriate assessments and care of the day surgical patient, including but not limited to:
  • Medications
  • IV therapy
  • Venipuncture
  • O2 therapy
  • 12 lead ECG – performance and interpretation
  • pre and post-operative teaching specific to surgical intervention.
  • Wound care
  • Pre and post-operative vital sign monitoring and recognition of the need for intervention.
  • Resuscitation, defibrillation and response to anaphylaxis and other emergent situations.
• Maintaining current knowledge of changes or updates in technology and techniques.
• Utilizing all data to formulate individualized care and discharge plans.
• Setting priorities in planning care and implementing the medical treatment plan as determined by the physician.
• Assuming duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Director of Operations or designate.

Qualifications

Formal Education

• Graduate of a recognized Nursing Program.
• Current CARNA registration.

Experience

• 1-2 years current surgical nursing experience.
• Current acute care nursing experience an asset