Position Summary
The Registered Nurse-Operating Room provides comprehensive nursing care to patients within the Operating Room (OR) and performs scrubbing and circulating duties in alignment with the guidelines established by the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC).
There is an on-call component to this rotation.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Evenings, 07:15 to 15:33, 15:00 to 23:18, Rotating
Qualfications
• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing and current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of a recognized relevant specialty program or a combination of education, training and experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
Skills and Abilities:
• Clinical proficiency in the assigned clinical area(s).
• Proficiency in initiating and maintaining Intravenous Therapy (IV)
• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Ability to determine and deal with emergency situations, patients and families.
• Ability to recognize acuity changes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families'/care givers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional care team using verbal, written and electronic communication means.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.
Where you will be working:
Facility:
Additional details about this facility's programs and care environment can be found through University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC)
UHNBC is growing, with the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you'll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province. To learn more, visit Let's Talk UHNBC Acute Care Tower.
Community:
Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George
Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).
International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants
