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 peri-operative 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 variety and combination of operative 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 peri-operative patient, including but not limited to:
  • Medications
  • Fluid balance and IV therapy
  • Venipuncture
  • Respiratory status and O2 therapy
  • Neurological status
  • 12 lead ECG – performance and interpretation
  • Wound care
  • Vital sign monitoring and recognition of the need for intervention.
  • Resuscitation, defibrillation and response to Malignant Hyperthermia and other emergent situations.

• Maintaining current knowledge of changes or updates in technology and techniques.
• Utilizing all data to formulate individualized care and plans for transfer to the post-anaesthetic recovery room.
• Setting priorities in planning care and implementing the medical treatment plan as determined by the physician.

*Assuming duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Manager, Surgical Services or designate.

• Scrub and circulating responsibilities.

Qualifications Formal Education

• Graduate of a recognized Nursing Program.
• Current CARNA registration.
• Peri-operative Nursing certification an asset

Experience

• 2-3 years current peri-operative nursing experience required; 5 years preferred.
• Experience in orthopaedic surgical procedures preferred