Title: Registered Nurse – Surgical Services
Posting Number: 26-351
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Hourly Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98
Hours of Work: Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, day shift, however you 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. 
Location: 
Multi-Site, working on site at both the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville. 
South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge is the current call-site

 
OVERVIEW 
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site, and together we provide outstanding, integrated care to support people in living their healthiest lives.
As a Registered Nurse in our Surgical Services department, you’ll play an essential role in supporting patients throughout their surgical journey across the Operating Room, Endoscopy, Day Surgery, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). You’ll work alongside a skilled, collaborative team to deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality care, helping patients feel supported at every stage of their procedure and recovery.

ROLE 

  • Assess and recovers all post op and endoscopy patients.  Works collaboratively with the surgeon and anesthetist to ensure all patients meet the discharge requirements and are safely discharged home
  • Assesses and prepares patients preoperatively for surgery and endoscopy procedures
  • Assists surgeon during endoscopy procedure with duties including, but not limited to administering medications under the direction of the surgeon, monitoring the patient, assisting with biopsies, polypectomies, dilatations etc.
  • Assists the anesthetist with induction and extubation of all patients
  • Assists the surgeons with minor clinic procedures
  • Ensures all patients receive post-operative education and instructions
  • Ensures all pre op orders are complete
  • Ensures that sterility is maintained in the operating room at all times by adhering to the ORNAC standards
  • Preforms bedside pre-cleaning on endoscopes and transports the patient back-to-day surgery
  • Prepares the endoscopy suite for the day, making sure all equipment is ready and available
  • Scrubs and Circulates for all OR procedures
  • Will provide one-on-one preceptorship to nurses learning new skills and orients new staff to the Surgical Services Department.
  • Works collaboratively with the surgical team to make sure all equipment is ready, available and in good working order

 
QUALIFICATIONS 

  • CNA Perioperative Certification (desired)
  • Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • Current BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Current IV Certification
  • Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Minimum one year (1500 hours) experience Medical/Surgical nursing experience
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) (desired)
  • Perioperative Nurse Post Graduate Certificate
  • Post-Anesthesia Care Certificate

 
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT INCLUDE

  • Legal entitlement to work in Canada
  • Proof of immunization and vaccination records in accordance with MAHC policy
  • Satisfactory police check and background check in accordance with MAHC policies


ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

  • Access to wellness education and mental health resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
  • Employer-sponsored group benefits, based on eligibility
  • Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Monetary staff referral program 
  • Opportunities to contribute to patient-centred care in your community
  • Professional development, continuing education, and career advancement opportunities


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.
  • Please note, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants in our recruitment process.
  • Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) values inclusivity, diversity, and equity in the workplace and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. MAHC is committed to providing accessible employment practices in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment and selection process to ensure full and equal access for all applicants. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 705-645-4404.

   
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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. Check out Housing for Healthcare for rentals in Muskoka!