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Job Title:

OR TECHNICIAN RPN, TFT

Posted Date:

2025-05-16

Closing Date:

2025-05-22

Functional Discipline:

SURGICAL SUITE- OR

Job Description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 0000040274EF

JOB TITLE: OR TECHNICIAN RPN, TFT
STATUS: TEMPORARY FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: SURGICAL SUITE - OR
LOCATION: MAROTTA FAMILY HOSPITAL, ST. CATHARINES SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD; 8 hrs shifts, Start Times include: 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 and 1500, and 2300

POSTING DATE: 16 MAY 2025
CLOSING DATE: 22 MAY 2025

UNION: SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S INTERNATIONAL UNION-SERVICE
WAGE RANGE: $37.136 TO $39.090

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Working to promote nursing excellence, quality patient/client-centred care and high professional standards, the Registered Practical Nurse will provide care through the therapeutic application of skills, knowledge, abilities and nursing standards, while collaborating with other healthcare team members. The objective of the Registered Practical Nurse is to provide safe and competent care through the application of nursing knowledge, the technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism and respect. Shift rotations are subject to change. 6 weeks of slowdown per year.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o Current Registered Practical Nurse registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
o Successful completion of the Operating Room Technician program through a recognized community college
o Current BCLS certification
o One year experience working to the full scope of practice as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse in a healthcare setting
o Recent related clinical experience in the an operating room
o Current medication administration experience within the last two years
o Current knowledge of operating room techniques as evidenced by an in-depth knowledge of the Standards for Perioperative Nursing in accordance with the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC)
o Demonstrated proficiency in the application of enhanced nursing skills within the past two (2) years
o Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of nursing standards as they apply to the care of perioperative patients/clients
o Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of operating room instruments and procedures
o Demonstrated proficiency with equipment and instrument preparation in accordance with proper aseptic techniques
o Proficiency in equipment processing in accordance with Central Sterilization and Reprocessing standards
o Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe, independent and inter-disciplinary practice by meeting nursing practice standards as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and related professional associations
o Applies NH values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service
o Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving
o Working knowledge of computers
o Must be available for all shifts, vacation replacement, sick time and paid holidays
o Consistent and regular attendance required
o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset

Questions, quoting the job posting number may be directed to hrrecruit@niagarahealth.on.ca

At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.

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