Operating Room Technician - Jobs in Zone, ON

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Your Opportunity:Under direct supervision of the Operating Room/MDR Supervisor or Perioperative Registered Nurse, the Perioperative Licensed Practical Nurse assists with preparing a safe surgical environment; utilization and care of surgical instrumentation and equipment; surgical asepsis and sterile technique; and preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care. The Perioperative LPN is primarily responsible for practicing in the scrub role and must be confident and competent to perform the principles and techniques essential in the scrub role. The Perioperative LPN must act as the patient’s advocate throughout the perioperative experience by practicing professionally, providing physical patient care, providing supportive care, promoting a safe environment, responding to urgent/emergency situations and managing resources. The Perioperative LPN performs restricted activities and provides care according to the needs of the patient population and the design of work. The Perioperative LPN accepts responsibility for continuing competence through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs, research and continuous quality activities. The Perioperative LPN adheres to CLPNA Professional Practice Standards and Code of Ethics, and the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Code of Conduct and applicable AHS governance documents and policies. The Perioperative LPN is responsible for his/her nursing practice as defined by CLPNA and for ensuring that his/her registration is current and valid within his/her scope of practice.Description:As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.Classification: OR TechnicianUnion: AUPE AUXDepartment: NZ HINTON HC Spcl DN CarePrimary Location: Hinton Healthcare CentreMulti-Site: Not ApplicableFTE: 0.76Posting End Date: 10-MAY-2021Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T BenefitsDate Available: 23-MAY-2021Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2021Hours per Shift: 7.75Length of Shift in weeks: 4Shifts per cycle: 15Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On CallDays Off: As Per RotationMinimum Salary: $27.73Maximum Salary: $36.34Vehicle Requirement: Not ApplicableRequired Qualifications:Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).Additional Required Qualifications:As required.Preferred Qualifications:Preference to a graduate of an approved Perioperative Nursing Specialty Course for LPNs. 1 year relevant Perioperative Nursing experience preferred. Certification as may be required within the scope of the position assignment.