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Reference Number: PA60Date of Entry: March 4, 2010
Business: Ageless Cosmetic Clinic
107-147 Provencher Blvd
Winnipeg, MB
Canada R2H 0G2
Phone: 204 231 1542
Fax: 204 231 1340
Position: Nurse Manager
Term: Part-time
Job Location: Ageless Cosmetic Clinic

Contact: Lucy, Office Manager
Email: contact@agelesscosmetic.com
Job Description/Requirements:

OR nurse needed in a new private cometic surgery facility. Hours flexible at first. Responsibilities will include maintaining supplies and ordering implants and scheduling staffing. Scrub/circulating duties. Opportunity to learn injection techniques. May be opportunity to first assist on plastic procedures. Requires current ACLS and license to practice in Manitoba. Preferable to have sales or managerial skills.
 
Reference Number: PA59Date of Entry: February 22, 2010
Business: Rouge Valley Health System
2867 Ellesmere Rd
Scarborough, ON
Canada M1E4B9
Phone: 416-284-8131
Position: Registered Nurses
Term: Full-time
Job Location: RV Ajax Pickering Hospital

Contact: Human Resources
Email: careers@rougevalley.ca
Job Description/Requirements:

THE BEST AT WHAT WE DO. Rouge Valley Health System is an innovative leader committed to delivering the best patient/family experience in its two hospital sites- RV Centenary, in Scarborough, and RV Ajax and Pickering, in Ajax. Focused on improving the health of our community, we are committed to learning, innovation and providing the best patient care experience for our patients and their families. Join our team as we meet the needs of our growing communities.

Registered Nurse
Operating Room
Ajax Pickering Site- Part Time & Temporary

Reporting to the Manager of Surgical Suites, as part of our multidisciplinary team you will contribute to providing care to our paediatric and adult patients. Your duties will include immediate pre operative, intraoperative and immediate post operative care with regard to booked surgical procedures, assisting physicians, and other related duties. Our diverse caseload includes but is not limited to general surgery, orthopaedics, plastics, thoracic, vascular, gynecology, advanced laparoscopic and ENT procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario
* Competent to perform CPR at a Basic Cardiac Life Support level
* Post graduate or course from a recognized institute or equivalent experience
* Minimum 2 years current Perioperative experience including Paediatric
* Knowledge of ORNAC standards of practice
* Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations
* Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community
* Ability to work well independently and to exercise sound judgement
* Ability to perform the essential duties of the position
* Demonstrated pattern of good attendance and work record
* Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to Rouge Valley's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area.
* Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public.

To apply for this position, email your resume to careers@rougevalley.ca quoting the reference number RN.OR-ORNAC
For more information on Rouge Valley, visit us at www.rougevalley.ca
 
Reference Number: PA58Date of Entry: February 5, 2010
Business: PHSA - BC Childrens Hospital
1441 Creekside Drive
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6J 4S7
Phone: 604 875-7216
Fax: 604 875-7253
Position: Clinical Resource Nurse
Term: Full-time
Job Location: Vancouver, BC

Contact: Linda Hand
Email: lhand@phsa.ca
Job Description/Requirements:

BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) cares for the province's most acutely ill or injured children and youth, provides developmental and rehabilitation services to children and youth throughout BC, and offers a broad range of health services. Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children (SHHC), a leading provincial facility offering specialized services to children and youth with developmental disabilities from birth to age 17, works collaboratively with BCCH. SHHC focuses on the child and their family while supporting health care professionals in their community. BCCH also operates a wide number of specialized health programs, is a leading acute care teaching facility, and conducts research to advance health and care through the Child and Family Research Institute and in partnership with the University of British Columbia.

The BCCH is an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Patients first • Best value • Results matter • Improvements through knowledge • Open to possibilities.



Clinical Resource Nurse
Surgical Services
Two Regular Full Time Opportunities
Vancouver, BC

In this leadership position, you will effectively deal and collaborate with others in a team environment while coordinating patient care and quality assurance activities. Nurses, staff and other health care providers and students will look to you for supervision, consultation and information. Collaborating with the Clinical Instructor, you will help identify and implement plans for individual nurse’s learning needs and coach nursing staff regarding nursing practice skills. You will assist the Program Manager with planning, developing and evaluating patient care, and participate in quality improvement and risk management activities. As well, you will promote research-based practices and participate on committees.

Registered with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC), you have a Baccalaureate in Nursing and training in CPR Level C. You also have three years’ recent clinical experience in a related program. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. As an expert in providing clinical care to defined populations of children and families, you demonstrate proven skills in conflict resolution and communication. As well, you have knowledge of research processes and methodologies.

We invite you to apply by clicking the "Apply Online Now" button where you can register for the first time or enter your Username and Password in order to re-access your profile on our system.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information on all that the PHSA has to offer, please visit: http://careers.phsa.ca

For more information about the Agency that you are interested in, please visit the website at: www.bcchildrens.ca

The PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.


 
Reference Number: PA56Date of Entry: February 4, 2010
Business: Vancouver Island Health Authority
#300 - 6475 Metral Drive
Nanaimo, BC
Canada V9T 2L9
Phone: 250-755-7615 Option 1 OR
Fax: 250-740-6920
Position: Manager, Surgical Services #25606NA
Term: Full-time
Job Location: Nanaimo, BC

Contact: HR Employment Services
Email: jobsC@viha.ca
Job Description/Requirements:

Term: Full-time
Job Location: Nanaimo, BC

Contact: Employment Services
Email: jobsC@viha.ca

Job Description/Requirements:

Title: Manager, Surgical Services, Reference #25606NA
Location: Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH), Nanaimo, Vancouver Island

Date Posted: February 4, 2010 – Open Until Filled

As one of BC’s six health authorities, the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) provides public health services to the 750,000 residents of Vancouver Island. With a staff of 17,000, we offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We’re very proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of BC’s Top 55 Employers for 2010.

Job Summary:
The Manager of the Operating Room (OR)/Central Central Supply Room (CSR) for Surgical Services is responsible for all aspects of planning, organizing and directing the delivery of patient care services within the OR and CSR Departments at the Nanaimo Regional General. These departments opened in 2006. The hours of work are 0800 – 1600 hours, Monday to Friday with weekends and statutory holidays off.

This position provides leadership in the delivery of care to surgical patients with a focus on coordination and integration of care. It ensures a regional perspective in access to care and allocation of resources. Manages, directly and through delegation, the professional and clinical practice of staff, the quality of care and ensures departmental policies and procedures comply with professional, legal, and VIHA standards.

Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree in a relevant health discipline. Masters degree preferred. Seven (7) to ten (10) years health care experience including several years at the supervisory/management level or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current registration with CRNBC.

• Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the program in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to develop an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
• Ability to lead and manage, to motivate, delegate and operate in both structured and unstructured situations.
• Strong planning skills, strategic and operational.
• Ability to work with delegates to provide program services at multiple sites in a regional setting.

How to Apply: Apply online at www.viha.ca/careers or email resume, quoting job title and reference # 25606NA to jobsC@viha.ca.
 
Reference Number: PA55Date of Entry: February 3, 2010
Business: Ross Memorial Hospital
Waterpark Place, 20 Bay Street, Ste. 1100
Toronto, ON
Canada M5J 2N8
Phone: 000-000-0000
Position: Director, Surgical, Woman & Child Programs
Term: Full-time
Job Location: City of Kawartha

Contact: Judy Mandelman
Email: resumes@promeus.ca
Job Description/Requirements:

Director, Surgical, Woman & Child Programs

Take your next career step with an outstanding organization!

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is a recognized leader in healthcare, emphasizing quality patient care within the community. RMH is a full-service hospital, serving a growing population of close to 80,000 residents from the City of Kawartha Lakes and surrounding communities.

With a continuously evolving mission of leadership in integrated healthcare, RMH has become an example of how a community hospital can fuse high-ranking patient satisfaction with efficient operation.

The Position

The Director, Surgical, Woman and Child Programs, joins a team of 1,200 physicians, staff and volunteers in a caring, patient-focused culture. This is an exceptionally talented team that strives for excellence and values teamwork, compassion, respect and accountability.

As an active and strategic voice on the management team of the Hospital, the Director will lead in the integration and evolution of a cross-functional team in a portfolio that includes: Perioperative Suite, Maternal/Newborn, Ambulatory Care and Central Processing.

Key leadership initiatives for the new Director include:
• ensuring high standards of practice, service and patient outcomes through team development education and innovation;
• championing several key initiatives such as Operating Room Benchmarking Collaborative, and Safer Healthcare Now.
• seeking opportunities to improve and expand services, and enhance patient care;
• implementation of electronic documentation and new OR scheduling program;
• renovations and equipment upgrades in Central Processing and Perioperative services; and
• implementation of wait time data collection systems and Surgical Safety Checklist.

Experience

The successful candidate will have at least five years of leadership experience in a clinical environment, excelling in healthcare by building relationships, promoting collaboration, managing change and seeking out innovative alternatives. This is a team-oriented position and, as such, requires an individual who is well educated, well versed in the healthcare system and well respected by his or her peers.

More Than Just a Weekend Retreat

Located in The City of Kawartha Lakes, the town of Lindsay, Ontario is a community set on a backdrop of lakes, waterways, beaches and parks. The community is less than an hour from top universities such Trent and UOIT. A short drive from Toronto, residents enjoy all the perks of the city while being just minutes away from golfing, water sports, hiking trails and cross-country skiing. Work, live and play in one of Canada's most beautiful resort areas!

For further information about Ross Memorial Hospital, please visit www.rmh.org.

To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email Judy Mandelman at resumes@promeus.ca, quoting Project RMH-010201.

Promeus
Waterpark Place, 20 Bay Street, Ste. 1100
Toronto, ON M5J 2N8
www.promeus.ca
 
Reference Number: PA53Date of Entry: January 15, 2010
Business: The Hospital for Sick Children SickKids
555 University Avenue
Toronto, ON
Canada M5G 1X8
Phone: 416-813-7654 ex: 3145
Fax: 416-813-8162
Position: Registered Nurse
Term: Full-time
Job Location: Toronto, ON

Contact: Allison Cartwright
Email: allison.cartwright@sickkids.ca
Job Description/Requirements:

Registered Nurse
Date Posted: 2010-01-15

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time (0.8 - 1.0 FTE)

Hours per Week: 37.5 hours per week

Department: Perioperative Care Unit - Operating Room

Description of Position:
You will provide family-centered nursing care to children during the perioperative phase of care. You will assess the nursing needs and provide care to support children and families as they experience illness and the response of treatment. You will engage in critical thinking to assess patient’s health status and identify issues in a timely manner to optimize care delivery. You are a reflective practitioner who will actively participate within the interdisciplinary health care team. You will maintain clinical competence and knowledge base through continued education and life long learning.

Qualifications:
As the ideal candidate you are a Registered Nurse with over two years experience in the operating room, with a Baccalaureate degree and/or Diploma in Nursing. You must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario. You have an attention to detail and efficient time management skills. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven problem solving and organizational skills. You are able to work under minimal direction and have demonstrated your initiative and ability to be self directed as well as an effective team player. You are committed to continuous learning, improvement and evidence-based practice.

NOTE: Completion of an operating room nursing program or equivalent experience is required.

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Available to: Internal & External Candidates

Deadline: Until filled

How to Apply: (New) E-mail resume and completed application for employment (available at http://www.sickkids.ca Careers) to hr.recruiter@sickkids.ca quoting file number CPS09547-JP in the subject line of your e-mail.

We thank you in advance for your interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids would be conditional upon you providing the Hospital with satisfactory documentation of tuberculosis testing and your immunization status.




 
Reference Number: PA52Date of Entry: January 8, 2010
Business: Grand RIver Hospital
3570 King Street East
Kitchener, ON
Canada N2A 2W1
Phone: 519-749-4300 ext. 7034
Fax: 519-894-8314
Position: Clinical Manager Operating Room and Post Anesthetic Care Unit
Term: Full-time
Job Location: Kitchener, ON

Contact: Lisa Wright
Email: lisa.wright@grhosp.on.ca
Job Description/Requirements:

Grand River Hospital, as one of Ontario’s largest community hospitals, provides excellent patient-centred care to the over 760,000 residents of Waterloo Region and Wellington County. Through innovation and collaboration, Grand River Hospital has become a leader in the provision of patient care programs for our community, within available resources. These programs include an integrated cancer program, regional critical care center, renal care, child birth and children services, mental health and addiction services, medical and surgical services, complex and continuing care and diagnostics. Grand River Hospital provides these services at the Freeport Site, the Kitchener-Waterloo Site, the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre and several satellite clinics throughout the region. To help support these services, we are currently seeking a:

Clinical Manager Operating Room and Post Anesthetic Care Unit

Reporting to the Program Director of Surgical Services, the Clinical Manager is responsible for the surgical program. The Clinical Manager is the front line manager for the department and is responsible for the development of patient care programs, policies, and procedures that prescribe how patient care needs will be assessed, evaluated and met. The Clinical Manager will participate with other governing, managerial, and medical staff in the decision making processes related to areas of responsibility such as budget administration, program planning and human resource management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience
• One to three years experience in a leadership role and in a health services environment
• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Strong communicator and proven ability to facilitate the timely resolution of patient and family issues in collaboration with the team
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to patient-focused care philosophy
• Experience working as an RN within the OR setting is required
• Ability to work with frontline staff to identify and resolve quality issues
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate effective multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to implement and manage unit specific HR functions such as employee rewards, recognition, discipline, and conducting bi-annual performance reviews
• Experience using computer software programs, e.g., MS Word, Excel and electronic mail


Interested Candidates, please apply through email at:

careers@grhosp.on.ca

Please visit our website at www.grhosp.on.ca
 
Reference Number: PA51Date of Entry: January 6, 2010
Business: The Hospital for Sick Children
555 University Ave
Toronto, ON
Canada M5G 1X8
Phone: 416-813-7654 ex:3145
Fax: 416-813-8162
Position: Manager, Clinical Services
Term: Full-time
Job Location: Toronto, ON

Contact: Allison Cartwright, HR
Email: allison.cartwright@sickkids.ca
Job Description/Requirements:

Manager, Clinical Services
Date Posted January 6, 2010
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) –
some flexibility required
Department: Perioperative Care Unit – Operating Room
Available: Immediately

Description of Position: The Clinical Services Manager is responsible for managing the clinical operations within a portfolio of services in the Operating Room. Providing leadership to the multi-disciplinary team, this position facilitates the coordination of a comprehensive range of clinical activities, ensuring effective and appropriate use of resources. The Clinical Services Manager acts as the communication liaison between members of the multi-disciplinary team as well as other health care professionals and administrative personnel outside the Operating Room. As a leader, role model and coach, the Clinical Services Manager assists staff with professional development and achievement of program goals aligned with strategic directions. This individual will take a long-range view of operations and patient service delivery. The Clinical Services Manager is responsible for monitoring the operating plan within the portfolio and collaborates in the development of the annual operating plan, identifying trends, issues and risk.

Qualifications: As the ideal candidate you are a Registered Nurse with a minimum three to five years Operating Room experience. You must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Health care management experience and/or a Master’s Degree or evidence of working towards is also preferred.

Strong interpersonal, leadership, organizational, collaboration, problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills. Commitment to the professional and organizational vision as it pertains to clinical practice and patient care.

Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Available to Internal and External Candidates
Deadline Until Filled

How to Apply: E-mail resume and completed application for employment to hr.recruiter@sickkids.ca quoting file number CPS09355-JP in the subject line of your e-mail.

We thank you in advance for your interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at Sickkids would be conditional upon providing the Hospital with satisfactory documentation of tuberculosis testing and your immunization status.
 
Reference Number: PA50Date of Entry: December 22, 2009
Business: 3M Canada
300 Tartan Drive
London, Ontario
Canada N5V4M9
Phone: 416-433-1459
Fax: 800-452-8053
Position: Part Time, Registered Nurse, Inservice Consultant
Term: Temporary (contract)
Job Location: Several positions nationally

Contact: 3mcancareers@mmm.com
Email: 3mcancareers@mmm.com
Job Description/Requirements:

3M Part Time, Registered Nurse, Inservice Consultant

Job Description

Every day, one out of every four people around the world uses a 3M product. That's because every day at 3M, our employees have one thing in mind - to help customers succeed at home, in the workplace, on the go and around the world. Our employees have an uncanny ability to see customer needs and then meet them by drawing on 3M's pool of technology.

We are seeking an individual with extensive clinical expertise to educate nurses, physicians, and other healthcare disciplines on the correct use of a variety of 3M Infection Prevention Solutions (IPS) products. No previous knowledge of 3M products necessary; 3M IPS product training will be provided.

We are currently seeking to fill several contract part-time positions to be facilitated through 3M’s staffing partner. As this position is a casual contractual role, it is best suited for candidates with flexible schedules, those who work part-time, or who are retired. Candidates may be asked to work during any hospital shift and may be requested for up to 5 consecutive days.

All expenses are reimbursed upon submission and approval of receipts. Some travel outside your region may be requested.

Knowledge and Experience

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years experience in an acute care setting.
• Holds a current RN license in the province of permanent residence.
• Broad knowledge of clinical practices in the Operating Room.
• Basic level of knowledge of the standards for nursing practice, e.g. ORNAC (Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada), AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses), INS (Infusion Nurses Society).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem solving skills, customer-service oriented and able to work independently.
• Highly motivated, energetic, and organized.
• Proficient in the use of email, Microsoft word, and Powerpoint.
• Teaching, coaching, or mentoring experience an asset.

As this is a contract opportunity, the incumbent in this position will not be eligible for 3M Canada employee benefits.

Apply now by email to 3mcancareers@mmm.com quoting Inservice Consultant-IPS in the subject line of your email to be immediately considered for this exciting 3M contract opportunity. We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those applications under consideration will be acknowledged.

3M Canada Company is committed to Employment Equity and welcomes applications from women and men, including members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

 
Reference Number: PA49Date of Entry: November 26, 2009
Business: Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario
401 Smyth Road
Ottawa, ON
Canada K1H 8L1
Phone: 613-737-7600
Fax: 613-738-4233
Position: Registered Nurse
Term: Full-time
Job Location: Ottawa

Contact: Michelle Johnston Lupien
Email: jobs@cheo.on.ca
Job Description/Requirements:

POSITION SUMMARY

In keeping with the mission statement of the hospital and the patient service unit, the nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for individual patients/families.
- Effectively uses the nursing process
- Practices according to the standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario, the Hospital, and the patient service unit
- Provides appropriate learning experiences for the patient and family to promote or maintain wellness, and to achieve an optimal quality of life
- Is accountable for maintaining competence while developing the quality of his/ her professional nursing practice

QUALIFICATIONS

- Police Record Check (PRC) (Essential)
- Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (Essential)
- Current CPR Certification (Essential)
- Two (2) years paediatric surgery experience (Preferred)
- Operating Room Technique from an approved facility (Essential)
- Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills (Essential)
- Demonstrated culturally sensitive approach to nursing care (Essential)
- Demonstrated strong family centered care skills (Essential)
- Bilingual (English/ French) (Preferred)
- Baccalaureate Degree of Nursing (Preferred)

We offer an attractive remuneration package. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to forward a resume in confidence to the Employment Services Officer, Human Resources, 401 Smyth Road, Ottawa ON, K1H 8L1, fax (613) 738 ¡V 4233, or electronically to jobs@cheo.on.ca (ASC11 text or MS Word only) quoting competition#09-354.

The Children¡¦s Hospital of Eastern Ontario thanks all applicants for their interest, but will only acknowledge candidates who best match the requirements of the positions.
 
Reference Number: PA46Date of Entry: October 29, 2009
Business: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
One Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH
USA 03756
Phone: 603-653-0467
Position: Operating Room Nurse
Term: Full-time
Job Location: Lebanon, NH

Contact: Human Resources
Job Description/Requirements:

DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER (DHMC) is seeking OR Nurses to join our surgical team. Our nurses work collaboratively with nursing staff members, leadership, and medical staff to ensure that practice and professional standards are identified and maintained in the delivery of surgical patient care. The Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center has always been innovative. In today’s nursing environment, innovation, education and flexibility are what drive superior organizations. Previous OR experience is essential. Certification in BCLS is required. Affiliations with appropriate professional organizations are strongly recommended.

Nurses at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center receive the support both on and off the job to do their best possible work here. We hire and retain the best health care professionals in the country by offering competitive salaries, extraordinary benefits, and nation wide recognition for best practices in nursing to include:

· Magnet Status
· AORN Approved Perioperative 101 Training Program for RNs wanting to work in the OR
· 8000 sq ft Patient Safety Training and Simulation Center
· Shared Governance Model
· Work/life Balance Culture
· Loan Forgiveness
· Domestic Partner Benefits
· Earned Time Off of 34 Days a Year
· Interview and Relocation Assistance
· Health, Life, Dental, and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
· Outstanding Retirement Plan
· Tax-Deferred 403(b) Annuity
· Flexible Spending Accounts
· Tuition Reimbursement
· On-Campus Child Care
· Free Continuing Education Opportunities On-Site

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, located in Lebanon, New Hampshire on the Vermont/New Hampshire border is New Hampshire’s only integrated, academic, Level I trauma center. Home to the prestigious Ivy League Dartmouth College, the Lebanon/Hanover area is a vibrant, academic and professional community offering excellent schools, lively arts, and an unmatched quality of life in a beautiful, rural setting. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center includes a modern 400-bed tertiary care hospital, research and clinical facilities for Dartmouth Medical School, Norris Cotton Cancer Center and the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic. In addition, we were the first hospital in New Hampshire to receive Magnet status, have been consistently rated one of America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

Please apply online at: www.lifeworkshere.org

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
One Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH 03756

We are an equal opportunity employer.
 
Reference Number: PA28Date of Entry: February 11, 2009
Business: Vancouver Island Health Authority VIHA
Begbie Hall, 1952 Bay Street
Victoria, BC
Canada V8R 1J8
Phone: 250.370-8522
Fax: 250.370-8570
Position: OR and PARR Nurses
Term: Full-time
Job Location: Vancouver Island, BC

Contact: HR Employment Services
Email: jobs@viha.ca
Job Description/Requirements:

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) is one of BC’s six health authorities and provides hospital, community, home care, environmental and public health services including education and prevention services to Vancouver Island’s 750,000 residents. We offer excellent work environments and a competitive package of employer-paid benefits including coverage for casual employees.

Once one of Canada's best-kept secrets, our communities are really growing. In response, new medical facilities are being built and others are being refurbished – providing our people with state-of-the-art work environments.

POST ANESTHETIC RECOVERY ROOM (PARR) NURSES
Our nurses care for adult and pediatric patients during the acute post-surgical phase and have specialized knowledge in sedation/ analgesia, anesthetic agents and techniques and the physiological and psychological responses to them.

Our hospital’s inter-professional teams of registered nurses, anesthetists, surgeons, respiratory technicians, undergraduate nurses, and supporting staff care for a wide variety of post-anesthetic patients including, cardiovascular, thoracic, neurological, orthopedic, general, gynecological, EENT, urological and plastics.

We offer staggered 8 & 12 hour, days/evenings/night shifts (utilized with rotating on-call shifts); modern, well-equipped units; wide variety of patients; professional, supportive nursing staff; relocation allowance; specialty education; access to expert clinical nurse leaders and clinical nurse educators and a comprehensive orientation for new employees.

OPERATING ROOM (OR) NURSES
Our OR Teams consist of Operating Room (OR) Nurses, Post-anesthesia Recovery Room (PARR) Nurses and Sterilizing and Processing Department (SPD) Staff. Vancouver Island has operating rooms in Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, Port Alberni, Campbell River and Salt Spring Island. Visit our website for more details on all our operating room facilities.

KEY FACILITIES
Victoria General and Royal Jubilee Hospitals in Victoria are the Island's primary centers for Trauma, Neuroscience, Pediatric, Orthopedic, General, Obstetric, Cardiac, Thoracic, Renal, Urological, Vascular, Retinal and Oncology services. Between the two centers there are 24 operating theatres. Both hospitals offer a host of specialty services.

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, located mid-Island, is a major referral centre for General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Plastic Surgery, Gynecology/Obstetrics, Facial/Maxillary Surgery, Ophthalmology and Urology. A new 8 suite Operating Room, Post Anesthetic Department, Surgical Day Care Unit and state-of the-art Sterilizing and Processing Department opened in April 2005.

We are actively recruiting for opportunities in a variety of communities on Vancouver Island. Visit our website for more information, to view all our current vacancies and to apply online.

To Apply, Contact:
Employment Services, Vancouver Island Health Authority
Email: jobs@viha.ca
Website: www.viha.ca/careers