Tuesday, October 28, 2008

RN- Operating Room - Saskatoon City Hospital - Nursing JObs

Company: Saskatoon Health Region – Saskatoon Health Region is consistently one of the top ranked health regions in the country.

Description: 1 permanent full-time
1permanent part-time
1 temporary part -time
1 temporary full-time

Candidates must be eligible for current registration with Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association or Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (for Parkridge Centre, Geriatric Assessment Unit, Mental Health and Rehabilitation positions). Compensation and benefits are per the current SUN/SAHO Collective Agreement.

Please submit your resumé in confidence to: Ann Hendry, Employment Services, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 0W8
Telephone (306) 655-2306; Fax (306) 655-2444;
E-mail: jobs@saskatoonhealthregion.ca

Saskatoon Health Region supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients. Saskatoon Health Region believes that building diversity among our staff will increase our ability to meet the needs of our diverse client base.

A Criminal Record Check will be required prior to being offered a position with the Saskatoon Health Region.


Posting Date: Oct 7 08

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RN-Operating Room - St. Paul's Hospital - Nursing Jobs

Company: Saskatoon Health Region – Saskatoon Health Region is consistently one of the top ranked health regions in the country.

Description: 2 permanent part-time
Candidates must be eligible for current registration with Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association or Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (for Parkridge Centre, Geriatric Assessment Unit, Mental Health and Rehabilitation positions). Compensation and benefits are per the current SUN/SAHO Collective Agreement.
Please submit your resumé in confidence to: Ann Hendry, Employment Services, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 0W8
Telephone (306) 655-2306; Fax (306) 655-2444;
E-mail: jobs@saskatoonhealthregion.ca

Saskatoon Health Region supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and inclusive of all staff and clients. Saskatoon Health Region believes that building diversity among our staff will increase our ability to meet the needs of our diverse client base.

A Criminal Record Check will be required prior to being offered a position with the Saskatoon Health Region.

Posting Date: Oct 9 08

Job Details: Registered Nurse - Perioperative Care Program - Post Anaesthesia Care Unit

Company: London Health Sciences Centre – Join the team at one of Canada's best teaching hospitals in one of Canada's best small cities!

Location: London, Ontario
Description: Registered Nurse - Part-Time
Department: Perioperative Care Program - Post Anaesthesia Care Unit
Union: ONA
Salary Range: $27.64/hour to $39.31/hour
New Grads Welcome
This position is covered by a Collective Agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is one of Canada�s largest acute-care teaching hospitals and is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research. LHSC has pioneered many national and international medical breakthroughs. Located in London, Ontario, LHSC encompasses three sites, South Street Hospital, University Hospital and Victoria Hospital; two family medical centres; and the London Regional Cancer Program. LHSC is the home of the Children�s Hospital of Western Ontario and CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics). The research arm of LHSC is Lawson Health Research Institute, which is partnered with London�s other teaching hospital, St. Joseph�s Health Care, London. LHSC is affiliated with The University of Western Ontario. Physicians and staff at LHSC number more than 10,000 and together they provide care for more than 1 million patients each year.

Situated in beautiful London, Ontario, the �Forest City�, LHSC offers its staff and physicians the benefits of working at a leading edge healthcare facility combined with the advantages of modern suburban living. London is located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, a short drive to sandy beaches, the renowned Stratford Festival, and the Greater Toronto Area.

The Post Anaesthesia Care Unit within the Surgical Clinical Business Unit provides specialized, systematic and individualized care to Adult and Pediatric patients who are recovering from elective or emergency surgery. Perianesthesia nursing practice includes patient care, education, management, consultation, advocacy and research. Orientation program to PACU is individually structured and competency based.

Qualifications:
-Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
-Minimum two years recent experience in Adult and/or Paediatric Surgical/Critical Care nursing
-Recent Perianaesthesia nursing experience an asset
-Demonstrated skills in providing perianaesthesia instruction/education to patient and families
-Demonstrated understanding of Perianesthesia nursing
-Basic ECG Interpretation
-Demonstrated excellent clinical skills
-Demonstrated independence in clinical practice
-Evidence of commitment to professional development and self directed learning
-Proven ability to function productively in a very demanding environment with a large patient turnover
-Demonstrated excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
-Demonstrated initiative and ability to work individually and as an effective team member
-Demonstrated warmth, interest, and empathy in interactions with patients/family/staff
-Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability and ability to manage change in a dynamic environment
-Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
In order to be considered for this position, please submit a detailed resume, by clicking the Apply button.
Posting Date: Oct 13 08

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JOB HIRING REGISTERED NURSE - OR for FORT MCMURRAY< ALBERTA

Company: Northern Lights Health Region – Whether you are looking for a career, a contract, or even to volunteer, we'd love to hear from you.

Description: The largest of nine regional health regions in Alberta, the Northern Lights Regional Health Authority serves over 20 communities across the great expanse of Northern Alberta.
EDUCATION
- Must be registered or eligible for registration in Alberta with C.A.R.N.A
- Must have valid B.C.L.S Certification.
- A.C.L.S Certification required.
- T.N.C.C Certification required
- Emergency Nursing Certificate preferred.
- Coronary Care Course preferred.

EXPERIENCE
- 3 - 5 years recent emergency experience preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide safe, quality nursing care as directed.
- Able to prioritize patient care according to level of acuity.
- Able to work independently and as a team member.
- Strong decision making/problem solving ability.
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Posting Date: Oct 15 08

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Job Details: Registered Nurse - Post Anaesthetic Recovery


Company: Vancouver Coastal Health – Come to us for a great job and great benefits in a region that has one of the best qualities of life in the world.

Description: Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care givers.

Within the context of a client and family centred care model, and in accordance with the College Registered Nurses' of British Columbia (CRNBC) standards of professional practice, Code of Ethics and the established mission, vision, values, objectives and policies of Vancouver Coastal Health, provides nursing care to high risk critically ill clients with unpredictable outcomes attached to life-support equipment, and/or clients in post-anaesthetic recovery, both by working independently and as a member of a interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates expertise and leadership in nursing practice. Maintains and advances clinical competence. Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Qualifications:
Current practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses' of British Columbia (CRNBC). Completion of a recognized critical care nursing program or two years' recent, related critical care experience. Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centred model of care. Broad knowledge of CRNBC's standards for nursing practice. Thorough knowledge of the indications, actions, reactions, routes, dosages, and side effects of anaesthetic and other drugs used in critical care environment. Thorough knowledge of nursing problems commonly encountered in a critical care environment.

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Posting Date: Oct 24 08

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Registered Nurse - Operating Rooms - Full Time & Part Time

Company: Vancouver Coastal Health – Come to us for a great job and great benefits in a region that has one of the best qualities of life in the world.

Description: Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.

Description: Within the context of a client and family-centred care model, and in accordance with the Registered Nurses' Association of British Columbia (RNABC) standards of professional practice, Code of Ethics, and the established mission, vision, values, objectives and policies of Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre, provides nursing care to assigned clients both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care givers. Demonstrates expertise and leadership in nursing practice. Maintains and advances clinical competence. Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Qualifications: Current practicing registration with the Registered Nurses' Association of British Columbia (RNABC). Completion of a recognized advanced nursing speciality program in operating room nursing, or two years' recent, related experience in a tertiary level operating room environment.Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centered model of care.Broad knowledge of RNABC's standards for nursing practice.Extensive knowledge of perioperative nursing techniques and standards, and instrumentation and equipment set ups, for a wide variety of surgical procedures.Considerable knowledge of autonomy and physiology.Considerable knowledge of pharmacology, and client physiological reactions, related to anesthesia.Demonstrated ability in nursing practice in an operating room environment of a tertiary level teaching hospital.
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health. Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.


Posting Date: Oct 24 08

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Registered Nurse - Perioperative Care Program – Operating Room

Company: London Health Sciences Centre – Join the team at one of Canada's best teaching hospitals in one of Canada's best small cities!

Title: Operating Room-RN
Location: London, Ontario
Description: Registered Nurse - Full-Time, Temporary Full-Time and Part-Time positions are available
Perioperative Care Program Operating Room
Non-Union
Salary Range: $27.67/hour to $39.31/hour
New Grads Welcome

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals and is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research. LHSC has pioneered many national and international medical breakthroughs. Located in London, Ontario, LHSC encompasses three sites, South Street Hospital, University Hospital and Victoria Hospital; two family medical centres; and the London Regional Cancer Program. LHSC is the home of the Children's Hospital of Western Ontario and CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics). The research arm of LHSC is Lawson Health Research Institute, which is partnered with London's other teaching hospital, St. Joseph's Health Care, London. LHSC is affiliated with The University of Western Ontario. Physicians and staff at LHSC number more than 10,000 and together they provide care for more than 1 million patients each year.

Situated in beautiful London, Ontario, the 'Forest City', LHSC offers its staff and physicians the benefits of working at a leading edge healthcare facility combined with the advantages of modern suburban living. London is located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, a short drive to sandy beaches, the renowned Stratford Festival, and the Greater Toronto Area.

University Hospital Operating Room provides patient care to the following services: Orthopaedics (Total Joints)/Sports Medicine, General Surgery, Urology, Plastics, Liver (Living Related as well as Cadaveric) Transplants, Kidney (Living Related, Laparoscopic Living Related and Cadaveric) Transplants, Cardiac (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts, Valve Replacement, and Robotic procedures), ENT, Dental, and Neurosurgery (including Aneurysms). The unit is active in education and research, in all discipline levels, in all programs, with emphasis in Anaesthesia, Cardiac, Multi-organ Transplantation, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, and Robotic Assisted Surgery.

Qualifications

  • Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Community College Operating Room certification
  • Recent OR experience, scrub and circulating role
  • Completion of Canadian Nurses Association Certification examination in Perioperative Nursing is preferred
  • Demonstrated excellent clinical skills and knowledge
  • Proficient computer and keyboarding skills including the use of such programs as PowerChart, GroupWise and Intranet Explorer
  • Demonstrated excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated effective organizational skills involving time management and prioritization
  • Demonstrated initiative and ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
  • Proven ability to function productively in a very demanding environment with a large patient turnover
  • Demonstrates problem solving and critical thinking skills in a variety of situations
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional development and self-directed learning
  • Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

In order to be considered for this position, please submit a detailed resume, by clicking the Apply button.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Visit: www.lhsc.on.ca go to Employment Opportunities to apply.
Posting Date: Oct 24 08

Operating Nurse - Jobs in Canada

Company: Calgary Health Region – Whether it's bedside care or community teaching, we'll do anything to keep our community healthy!

Title: Operating Room-RN
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Description: (RGH) OR - Rockyview General Hospital
Shift: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Rates of Pay: Minimum: 30.80 per hour Maximum: 40.43 per hour

Job Summary:
The OR Nurse position is responsible for providing perioperative patient care using the nursing process, in accordance with CARNA, Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) and CSA standards of practice. The Nurse will demonstrate competence in delivering safe, effective and efficient care in both a scrub and a circulating role as an integral part of their surgical team. The nurse is responsible to provide safe care throughout the patient stay in the surgical suite. The nurse promotes the professional role and evaluates own professional education and clinical practice standards. The scope of practice is a continuum ranging from basic to advanced clinical nursing activities. The nurse will practice using evidence based measures and outcomes. The nurse is a patient advocate and provides a link between the units and the Operating Room. The Registered Nurse draws on a unique body of nursing knowledge.

THIS IS NOT A TRAINING POSITION

Qualifications:
- Current or eligible registration with CARNA
- Post grad course in Peri-operative nursing or equivalent experience
- Graduate from an approved School of Nursing. (University preparation preferred)
- Current BCLS certification required (ACLS / PALS desirable)
- Ability to perform consistently in a highly organized, rapid moving, complex environment
- Ability to collaborate within the expectations of a highly complex integrated team
- Demonstrated advanced problem solving skills integrating critical thinking and good judgment
- Demonstrated communication skills promoting respect and team spirit
- Ability to stand scrubbed for many hours and to meet the physical demands of the position
- Ability to wear lead apron protection for an extended period of time
- Basic computer skills required

recruit@calgaryhealthregion.ca
info@chr-recruitment.com

Monday, October 20, 2008

Nurses Notes on Stages of Grief accdng. to Kobler Ross

I. Denial
Behavioral Responses:

  1. refuses to believe that loss is happening, "This is not happening to me"
  2. non ready to deal with practical problems
  3. may assume artificial cheerfulness to prolong denial
Nursing Implication:
  1. verbally support client but do not reinforce denial
  2. examine your own behavior to ensure that you do not share client's denial
II. Anger
Behavioral Responses:
  1. client may direct anger to anybody may be the nurse/staff/object about something that normally wouldn't bother them
Nursing Implication:
  1. help client understand that anger is a normal response to a feeling of loss and powerlessness
  2. avoid withdrawal or retaliation , don't take anger personally
  3. deal with needs underlying angry reaction
  4. provide structure and continuity to promote feeling over their lives
III. Bargaining
Behavioral Responses:
  1. seeks to bargain to avoid loss
  2. may express feelings of guilt or fear of punishment for just real imagine
Nursing Implication:
  1. listen attentively and encourage client to talk to relieve guilt or irrational fear
  2. offer spiritual support
IV. Depression
Behavioral Response:
  1. grieves over to what happened and what can't be
  2. may talk freely ( reviewing past losses) or may withdraw
Nursing Implication:
  1. allow client to express sadness
  2. communicates non-verbally by sitting quietly without expecting conversation
  3. convey caring for touch
V. Acceptance
Behavioral Response:
  1. comes to term with loss, may wish to begin making plans
  2. may have decreased interest in surroundings and support people
Nursing Implication:

  1. help family and friends understand clients decrease need to socialize
  2. encourage client to participate as much as possible

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

SINGAPORE NURSING EDUCATION

NURSING EDUCATION
To ensure a high level of nursing education, the training and education of nurses are regulated through accreditation of nursing courses and the institutions offering any of these courses. The criteria and framework for evaluation are defined in the Standards for Nursing Education.

Pre-registration Courses
SNB accredits courses in Singapore for the purposes of registration and enrolment of nurses, registration of midwives and certification of Advanced Practice Nurses. The following courses and institutions are accredited.
Title of Course
Course Duration
Name of Institution
Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
3 years
National University of SingaporeAlice Lee Centre for Nursing StudiesBlk E3A, Level 3,7 Engineering Drive 1Singapore 117574http://www.med.nus.edu.sg

Diploma in Nursing

3 years
Nanyang PolytechnicSchool of Health Sciences180 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8Singapore 569830
http://www.nyp.edu.sg

Diploma in Nursing (Accelerated)
SMCP (Healthcare) - Nursing Scheme
2 years
Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing)

3 years
Ngee Ann PolytechnicSchool of Health Sciences535 Clementi RdSingapore 599489
http://www.np.edu.sg

Nitec in Nursing

2 years
ITE College East10 Simei AvenueSingapore 486047
http://www.ite.edu.sg


Post-registration courses
In addition to courses required for registration and enrolment, SNB also accredits courses with qualifications in nursing or midwifery conducted in Singapore. The following post-registration degree courses have been accredited for nurses to facilitate the professional development of nursing.

Title of Course
Name of Institution
Bachelor of Nursing

Griffith University and Human Capital Educational Group
Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)
University of Sydney and Singapore Institute of Management

Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)
La Trobe University and Singapore Nurses Association

Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
Curtin University of Technology and Customer Support Management Academy Pte Ltd.

Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Nursing)
University of Sunderland and Harriet Business School

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