Operating Room Nurse

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

White Rock Orthopaedic Surgery Centre – White Rock, BC

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and dependable Operating Room Registered Nurse to join our surgical team at White Rock Orthopaedic Surgery Centre.

We are a Class 1 non-hospital surgical facility providing orthopaedic, ENT, and podiatric procedures in a focused outpatient environment. Our team works closely together, and we are looking for an OR nurse who is confident in the operating room, organized, adaptable, and enjoys being part of a smaller surgical team.

The ideal candidate has solid OR experience, strong circulating skills, and a good understanding of sterile technique, patient safety, and perioperative care. Experience with orthopaedic or ENT procedures is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and attentive perioperative nursing care
• Perform OR circulating duties and coordinate efficient case flow
• Complete patient, procedure, site and surgical safety verification
• Assist with patient positioning and preparation for surgery
• Maintain sterile technique and support infection prevention practices
• Prepare and check required equipment, instruments, implants and supplies
• Work closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers and other members of the surgical team
• Anticipate intraoperative needs and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications within RN scope and according to physician orders and facility policy
• Complete accurate and timely perioperative documentation
• Handle and document surgical specimens appropriately
• Assist with room turnover and preparation for subsequent cases
• Ensure emergency equipment and OR supplies are readily available
• Participate in safety, education and quality-improvement activities

Qualifications

• Current BCCNM Registered Nurse registration
• Operating Room nursing experience required
• Perioperative/OR nursing education or certification preferred
• Current BLS; additional emergency or advanced life-support certification is an asset
• Orthopaedic, ENT or ambulatory surgical experience is an asset
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and infection prevention practices
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a close-knit surgical team
• Strong communication, organization and clinical judgment
• Reliable, professional and able to remain calm in a busy surgical environment

We offer a welcoming, collaborative environment where nurses work closely with the surgical team and have an opportunity to be genuinely involved in the care we provide. If you enjoy the OR and are looking for a smaller, team-focused surgical setting, we would be happy to hear from you.

Pay: From $60.00 per hour

Work Location: In person