Registered Nurse

Work Type: Temporary Full Time

Location: WRHN @ Queen’s Blvd (formerly St. Mary’s General Hospital Campus)

This role is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy.

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room, utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking and problem solving skills to provide holistic care to individuals, families, groups, communities and populations across the life span. The RN assumes responsibility and accountability for developing and coordinating an individualized patient care plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patient and family. RN's provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members. The RN is accountable and responsible for his/her own actions and adheres to the practice standards outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Position Requirements:

• • Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
  • Completion of a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  • Successful completion of a recognized O.R Certificate course from an approved teaching institution.
  • Minimum one (1) - two (2) years’ experience in an acute care hospital.
  • Minimum two (2) years’ experience with scrubbing and circulation experience in a variety of surgical specialties including such as cardiac, general, urology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, orthopedics, plastics.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the legislation and standards relevant to nursing and the practice area.
  • Knowledge and understanding in the biological, psycho-social and nursing sciences required to meet the needs of patients presenting with complex problems and needs.
  • Sound judgment and the ability to use research to inform decision-making and professional practice.
  • Ability to recognize the significance of and links between a wide range of signs, symptoms or responses in order to manage the care of complex, acutely ill patients with the goal of achieving positive outcomes.
  • Ability to work with a wide variety of technologies and medical equipment used in the management of patient care including basic key boarding skills for documenting electronically.
  • Advanced assessment skills with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
  • Demonstrated competency in nursing skills associated with the practice environment.
  • Advanced communication skills with the ability to adapt communication styles to meet the needs of the specific patients and other health care team members.
  • Ability to handle high levels of stress associated with emergencies and medical conditions and effectively multi-task in a complex and fast-paced environment.
  • Successfully able to perform their function in accordance with prescribed standards that focuses on the priority of People Safety and the delivery of the highest standard of Quality Care.·
  • Demonstrate the physical and mental capabilities necessary for proper and efficient performance of the essential duties of the position.

  Preferred Requirements:

  • Completion of an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
  • Dedicated commitment to life-long learning and commitment to continually improving their nursing practice by engaging in practice reflection, and by setting and achieving learning goals.
  • Acute care clinical experience in area of hire.

  Application Instructions:

  EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY ST. MARY’S GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

  As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

  Waterloo Regional Health Network is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

  Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

  International Applicants

  If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

  We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.

• Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.