Registered Nurse (Surgery Health Services)

Competition Number ONA-029 Job Type Full-time Interim Hours 1.00 FTE Classification RN Department Surgical Services Salary $39.07 to $56.00 per hour As per ONA Collective Agreement

The Surgical Services Department at Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) has an opening for a Registered Nurse (RN), where you will play a vital role in the Operating Room (OR) and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). In this multifaceted role, you will provide care to patients undergoing both emergency and elective surgical procedures, contributing to a diverse and engaging clinical experience. LWDH partners with visiting specialists who offer a broad range of surgical services (Orthopedics, General Surgery, Urology, Gynecology, Cataracts, Dental, and Endoscopy), resulting in an exciting and fast-paced team environment. As a member of the Surgical Services team, you will be started in the department working in PACU which entails conducting pre-operative assessments/interventions and delivering compassionate post-operative care to support best recovery outcomes. If not already perioperatively certified, you will be expected to complete an online certified perioperative course which also consists of clinical labs followed by a set orientation to the operating room and its procedures. This is a unique opportunity to build advanced clinical skills and provide meaningful patient-centered care.

Once fully trained, you will also take part in the department's on-call rotation which is offered after hours, 7 days/week. Shifts are Monday - Friday and currently there are two (2) shifts [0700 - 1500 hrs and 0830 - 1630 hrs]. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement

Pay in lieu of vacation and benefits provided

A third party partnered, self-directed and initiated benefits package through Health Care Providers (HCP) Group Insurance is provided that includes customizable health and dental plans, life insurance, long-term disability benefits (LTD), and accidental death, disease and dismemberment (ADD&D) based on package eligibility

Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Certification in IV Therapy with proven ongoing competence

Certification in perioperative nursing [CPN(C)] preferred

Willing to commit to 6 months of full-time training

Knowledge and experience of First Nations culture an asset

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LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993).