Our Philosophy
The Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) is an organization of professional perioperative Registered Nurses dedicated to the promotion of excellence in perioperative nursing.
ORNAC serves as a spokesperson for perioperative Registered Nurses on issues affecting Registered Nurses, nursing practice, patient care, and societal needs / expectations.
We believe:
- Perioperative nursing is a dynamic process guided by theoretical knowledge, ethical principles, research, specialized clinical skills, and caring practice.
- Perioperative Rregistered Nurses respond to complex and changing clinical needs during a crucial period of a person's surgical experience.
- The scope of of perioperative nursing practice is continually evolving as Registered Nurses respond to societal and technological changes.
- Standards of nursing practice, as well as collegial and interdisciplinary collaboration, enhance perioperative nursing practice.
- People are unique individuals whose needs change and may be compromised during the perioperative experience. They have the right to high-quality health care that promotes informed and responsible decision-making.
- Health encompasses the whole being and is influenced by one's environment. Using a wellness approach, individuals and communities shall be proactive and responsible for achieving optimal health.
- Education is an on-going life-long process and perioperative Registered Nurses are responsible for their learning. ORNAC is committed to enabling perioperative Registered Nurses to meet this responsibility.
- The introduction to perioperative nursing should be a component of the basic nursing curriculum. To fully practice the scope of perioperative nursing, the Registered Nurse needs to acquire additional knowledge and skills.
- ORNAC's Motto "Promoting Excellence" demonstrates commitment to meeting the needs of its members and society.
Approved by Board and Executive: April 1994
Revised: May 2003, June 2007, February 2009
