Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) – Operating Room

Position Summary

The RNFA/RN composite position will work a combination of both RNFA and RN shifts and will be scheduled for each as required. Each posted schedule will indicate which shifts are scheduled as RNFA shifts and which shifts are scheduled as RN shifts. The nurse will be paid at the applicable rate for the shift they are working.

Required

• Current Certificate of Registration, in good standing, from the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN.
• Current certification in BCLS or ACLS, or proof of enrolment in a recertification course. You will be asked to provide a copy of your valid certificate at the time of hire/transfer.
• Canadian Nursing Association Certification in Perioperative Nursing, CPN(C).
• Active member of the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC).
• Must hold a certificate from a recognized RN First Assistant Program.
• Minimum of 5 years of recent clinical experience (within the past 3 years) in perioperative nursing.
• Must be able to practice in scrub or circulating roles.
• Must have demonstrated leadership and critical thinking skills, with sound organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be available for all shifts and on-call duty.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload (Physical Demands Analysis PDA available to review).

Duties

• Works collaboratively with the health care team and provides leadership as well as the facilitation of clinical expertise for staff through coaching and mentorship and promotes patient advocacy through integration of clinical practice, education and evidenced based practice.
• Utilizes the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
• Practices within the RNFA scope of practice as delineated by Quinte Health and may provide perioperative care when not functioning as an RNFA.
• Performs acts requiring specialized knowledge, skills and judgment in assessing health needs and in planning, administering and evaluating patient care.
• May facilitate patient optimization in the pre-surgical phase of care (i.e. through the Presurgical Assessment Clinic, ER, and inpatient units).
• Participates in the effective and efficient use of resources and facilitates patient flow and family centered care processes.
• Promotes accurate and complete documentation on clinical records.
• Participates in CI programs to ensure a high level of patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

At Quinte Health, guided by our core values of Imagine It's You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together, our family of four hospitals holds a central role in the mission to enhance lives and foster healthier communities. We operate as a cohesive team, uniting all our hospitals, to deliver local and regional healthcare services. In partnership with our communities, we strive to improve access to high-quality care, right in their own neighborhoods.

Our sense of fulfillment is deeply rooted in the impactful work we do, a sentiment shared by our dynamic teams of staff, dedicated physicians, and committed volunteers. They not only care passionately for our patients but also for each other, embodying our core values at every turn.

We don't just serve our communities; we actively contribute to them. Quinte Health is woven into the fabric of our local landscape, with our team members residing, raising their families, and often retiring right here in the communities they cherish. We are on a constant lookout for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Our diverse array of exciting roles encompasses positions that span multiple hospitals, as well as opportunities situated within a single hospital. Join us as we live out our values in providing exceptional healthcare close to home.

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength
• Required Occasionally – lifting and carrying average weight 20 pounds, pushing/pulling, patient assist approx. 100 pounds.
Mobility
• Required Frequently – standing and walking on hard surfaces, bending/stooping.
• Required Occasionally – sitting, twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling.
• Required Rarely – balancing, climbing.
Dexterity
• Required Frequently – object handling, gripping/grasping, eye/hand co-ordination, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back normal range of motion.
• Required Frequently – fine finger movements.

Equal Opportunity

We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or humanresources@qhc.on.ca for assistance.