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Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a patient/family centred model of care.
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Broad knowledge of BCCNM standards for nursing practice.
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Comprehensive knowledge of perioperative nursing techniques, standards, instrumentation, supply and equipment requirements for a wide variety of surgical procedures.
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Broad knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
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Broad knowledge of pharmacology, and patient physiological responses related to anesthesia.
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Demonstrated ability to practice nursing in an operating room environment of an acute care teaching hospital.
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Comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated ability in applying aseptic technique.
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Demonstrated ability to respond immediately and appropriately to emergency situations.
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as an integral member of an operating room team.
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Demonstrated ability to continually assess patient condition during surgery and to respond appropriately.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and non-verbally.
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Demonstrated ability deal effectively with, patients and their families, co-workers, physicians, and other health care personnel.
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Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
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Demonstrated skill in the assembly and operation of operating room equipment.
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Basic computer literacy and knowledge of operating room computerized patient care information system.
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Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
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Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
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Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
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Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
