O.R. Technician (Part-time)

The successful incumbent will provide care in accordance with the Professional standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario. S/he, as a member of Surgical Services has a significant role in promoting health, preventing illness, and helping clients to meet overall health related needs. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, the O.R. Technician performs duties as practiced in accordance with the O.R.N.A.C. standards of perioperative nursing.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Diploma prepared preferred
• Physical assessment course required; Excellent assessment skills including pediatric assessment
• Current Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Successful completion of a fully accredited College Operating Room Technician course within the last 3 years
• Recent operating room experience is required; Familiar with the use and function of surgical equipment
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing education
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience working with the public.
• Updated nursing skills, demonstrated competency and/or evidence of formal education in the following- including but not limited to- aseptic techniques, wound management, IM injections, IV initiation and maintenance, venipuncture, scope procedures, Blood product administration, health assessment including pediatrics, and knowledge of Central Line care.
• Demonstrated Critical Thinking Skill Set (scenario based testing).
• Working knowledge of Meditech/ Order Entry programs
• Competence in interpreting and analyzing clinical data and taking appropriate action/intervention
• Follows safe and healthy work practices and maintains a safe and healthy work environment through attendance at educational programs, use of established reporting mechanisms for injuries, illness and hazards and adherence to health and safety related policies and procedures
• Applicant has a demonstrated understanding of Northumberland Hills Hospital’s Mission, Vision and Values.
• Applicant has a demonstrated understanding of ‘Person-and-Family-Centered’ Model of Care.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to work in an active, rapidly changing, stressful environment with multiple demands.
• Ability to make decisions and prioritize workload and demands effectively.
• Ability to focus on complex instructions and tasks in an environment with many distractions.
• Intense visual concentration required for processing practitioners’ orders, carrying out medication administration routines and interpreting electronic physiological monitoring equipment.
• Physical ability to lift, pull, push, carry, reach and physically support patients with assistance, as required.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time with repetitive bending.
• Adheres to safe and healthy workplace practices and maintains a safe and healthy work environment through attendance at educational programs, use of established mechanisms for injuries and hazards, and adheres to health and safety related policies and procedures.
• Able to function independently and as a team member and maintains good interpersonal relations while performing duties
• Ability to take on-call assignment as scheduled

Interested applicants are invited to forward their resume to:

Northumberland Hills Hospital
1000 DePalma Dr.
Cobourg, ON K9A 4W6
email: careers@nhh.ca