About the Job:
The Registered Nurse:
•Provides nursing care to OR patients, both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team
•Enhances quality of life for the patient and family; consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers
•Demonstrates continuous improvement and evidence based practice in nursing practice
•Maintains and advances own clinical competence
•Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned
This is a Relief Part-time (0.61 FTE) opportunity until November 01, 2025, or the return of the incumbent.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days and evenings; rotating from 07:00 to 15:00, 07:30 to 15:30, 08:30 to 16:30, 08:30 to 17:00, 09:30 to 17:30, 11:15 to 18:45 hours.
About this location/unit:
Kootenay Lake Hospital’s Operating Room Department has two OR theatres functional Monday to Friday. Types of procedures include: Endoscopy, Major Obs/Gyne, Dental, Ophthalmology/Cataracts, minor Ortho, and minor General Surgery. Up to nine Operating Room RNs circulate/scrub, including a float nurse plus a RN is Daycare Surgery and PAR. The hospital has a strong Obs/Gyne program supported by 24/7 on-call operating room capacity.
Come join our team and see why we’re one of Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work?