DEPARTMENT: SURGERYPOSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUNDUNION AFFILIATION: ONASTATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE MAY 2028)REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENTWAGE RATE: $41.15 - $58.98Reporting to the Manager of Surgical Services, the responsibility of the Registered Nurse is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means to surgical patients in order to attain or maintain optimal function.SKILLS/ABILITIES/QUALIFICATIONSRequired:Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario registration or eligibilityPhysical Assessment courseCurrent surgical experience with a minimum of two years within the last five yearsVenipunctures to establish an IV requiredIV medications below the drip chamberCentral line care - including tubing, dressing change, line removal and blood samplingManagement and care of patients will epidural analgesiaManagement and care of P.C.A.



pumpsMaintenance of TPNManagement of Negative Pressure TherapySelf directed and able to work with minimal supervisionAbility to adapt to a rapidly changing population and patient needsWillingness to escort patients via ambulance services when requiredDemonstrated leadership problem solving, decision making, organizational and interpersonal skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsInterviewing and patient assessment skillsInterest and experience in patient education and health promotionCommitment to continuous career development and continuing educationCurrent BCLSRecent satisfactory performance and attendance recordsAdherence to Brightshores 'CARE' Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and 'LEAD' Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassmentAdvocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudesPreferredBaccalaureate Degree in nursingPost-Anesthetic CourseAdditional Education pertaining to surgery/medicineBroad surgical experience preferred with experience in all sub-specialties

📌 Registered Nurse – Surgery 385-26 (Ottawa)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Ottawa