Registered Nurse

Work Type: 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 Operating Room Registered Nurse (CVOR) is responsible for the delivery of perioperative care to patients utilizing the nursing process and in accordance with the ORNAC Standards of Perioperative Nursing in the CVOR.

Responsibilities:

1. The OR Registered Nurse meets performance standards as outlined by the College of Nurses and St. Mary’s General Hospital.

2. The OR Registered Nurse will perform and serve in a professional and collaborative environment, where the OR Nursing Team is interactive, supportive, and committed to excellence with a commitment to quality patient care. 3. Commitment to dedicated CVOR on-call schedule which includes weekdays, weekends and holidays.

4. Required to float to general OR as necessary

Position Requirements:

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Successful completion of a recognized O.R. Certificate course from an approved teaching institution
• Current BLS Certification required
• Current ACLS Certification or commitment to obtain within one year
• A minimum of one (1) year Open Heart Surgery and two (2) years Operating Room experience in a variety of surgical specialties is required
• Ability to think critically and effectively prioritize needs in emergency situations
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated decision making, problem solving and organization skills
• Must be able to operate and trouble shoot technical equipment
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift and transfer heavy weights.
• Good attendance and work record essential skills

Application Instructions:

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.

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.