Bring your nursing expertise to CHEO as an Operating Room Registered Practical Nurse in Ottawa. Join a dedicated team, providing essential support in surgical procedures and patient care in a agile operating room setting. As a member of our OR healthcare team, the OR Registered Practical Nurse plays a crucial role in surgical preparations and patient management. You will utilize your knowledge of nursing theory, aseptic techniques, and surgical instruments to ensure optimal patient safety and care. This position requires solid collaboration with the surgical team and adherence to hospital standards. Key Responsibilities:
Conduct preoperative assessments and provide emotional support
Execute scrubbing duties and maintain sterile fields
Perform surgical counts and assist with patient positioning
Document computer charting and assist with specimen cataloguing
Offer preceptorship and participate in staff orientation Requirements:
Two years of recent OR experience preferred
Current college registration in Ontario
BCLS certification is essential
Knowledge of secure medication administration
Commitment to quality improvement and patient teaching Apply your nursing skills and make a meaningful impact on patient care in the OR at CHEO. #J-18808-Ljbffr