ROLE 

• To administer direct nursing care for patients.
• Provide indirect patient care by ensuring the proper preparation, maintenance, cleaning and assembly of equipment utilized in operative procedures.
• Utilize clinical and technical skills in OR, Day Surgery, Endoscopy, and Clinics.
• Provide support for patient care and technical aspects of care in Recovery.
• Perform all essential duties of the Perioperative Registered Practical Nurse scope of practice, including Perioperative Scrub and circulating responsibilities.
• Administer nursing care for patients autonomously. 
• Participate in Endoscopy / Day Surgery units/clinics on a rotation basis.
• Take on-call duty as assigned.
• Participate in educational activities to maintain and advance competency and experience in all areas of Perioperative patient care.
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S)  

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BLS Certification.
• IV Therapy.
• Medication Courses
• Operating Room Clinical Program Certificate

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S) 

• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills. 
• Minimum 2 years Medical / Surgical experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and function well under stress and crisis situations.
• Ability to work all shifts. 
• Regular and punctual attendance is a requirement of this position. 

DESIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE(S) & EDUCATION 

• Physical Assessment Course.
• Previous OR / Ambulatory Care / Clinical Setting / Trauma / Cardiac experience.

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

• Community Commitment Program for Nurses (you could qualify for $25,000)
• Staff referral program $1000 (for each successful permanent part-time and permanent full-time new hire you refer to MAHC)
• Retention Bonus $7500 (permanent full-time/permanent part-time, eligible positions only)
• Extended health benefits (permanent full-time)
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Location: Multi-site working at both Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) in Huntsville and South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) in Bracebridge. Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting. *Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Hours of Work:  Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the collective agreement. 

Recruitment Process

Submit your cover letter and resume together as either a PDF or Word document(s) to this posting by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Please Note: Applicants must submit their application through this posting listed to be considered. Email and paper submissions will not be accepted unless otherwise indicated.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. As much as we would like to reach out to every applicant, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on skills, abilities, experiences, and qualifications. MAHC reserves the right to conduct interview(s) or other applicable testing where required.

Conditions of employment for external hires includes;

• Proof of immunization and vaccination records to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check

Our organization: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you have accommodation needs for attendance at the interview, please advise us at time of the interview being scheduled

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