Summary of Duties

The Operating Room seeks a dynamic Advanced Practice Nurse to lead, support and develop the professionalism of health care providers through proven clinical and research skills, commitment to patient-focused care and adult education.

We are looking for strong knowledge, clinical expertise and interest in the area of Surgery. In particular there will be a focus on the professional development of emerging leaders, nursing education and interprofessional education.

Working collaboratively with the OR Patient Care Managers, Surgeons, anesthesiologist and other stakeholders the successful candidate will:

• Plan, coordinate and implement quality improvement initiatives to integrate person centered care, advance best practice and support the professional development of staff.

• Identify and effectively address a wide range of educational needs with members of the entire Patient Care team including orientation of new staff.

• Identify and lead opportunities to conduct and integrate multidisciplinary research projects

• Have demonstrated teaching and leadership abilities, conflict management

• Open to change and demonstrate the ability to effectively manage change

Qualifications/Skills

• Current College of Nurses of Ontario Certificate of Competence

• Master’s degree in Nursing or health-related discipline completed or in progress.

• Minimum 5 years of recent Operating Room experience.

• Teaching experience preferred, preferably in Operating Room setting

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate

• Demonstrated leadership abilities

• Proficient computer skills

• Evidence of consistent ongoing continuing education and professional development

• Skills/experience in adult education, program design, group facilitation, communication, and team work

• Knowledge of adult learning/teaching styles

• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in interprofessional education