Registered Nurse, Surgical Services - Operating Room (BUH)

Do you have a passion for Perioperative nursing? Are you passionate about building an engaging environment that supports and challenges others to achieve their goals? Are you motivated to join a dedicated team of health care providers in this dynamic and rewarding role?

We can offer you an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse in our Operating Room at Burnaby Hospital.

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations.

Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

We have a positive and compassionate work environment where you can bring your real passion for nursing to the role and be part of our rapidly thriving team. Fraser Health is experiencing unprecedented growth and now you can be a part of a busy and exciting team.

This role is a casual position located at Burnaby Hospital in Burnaby, BC.

Burnaby is centrally located within the rapidly growing metropolitan area of the Lower Mainland. It is among Vancouver’s most attractive suburbs – a major urban centre offering all the benefits of proximity to the city without the high cost of living. Burnaby highlights many breathtaking lakes, forested mountain parkland, an ocean beach, rivers, parks and botanical gardens, major sports fields, golf courses, bicycle and walking trails, a major commercial town centre and high density residential areas.

We offer you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are eminent in their respective fields. We offer a competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

Take the next step and apply so we can chat about you joining Fraser Health where we value diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust.

Effective October 26, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Registered Nurse (RN), O.R. provides direct nursing care to patients within the Operating Room (OR) according to established standards and administrative policies and procedures. Assesses patients physical and psycho-social needs; identifies problems, plans, implements, documents, evaluates and coordinates the nursing care of assigned patients and performs scrubbing and circulating duties.

1. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care of patients. Identifies actual or potential problems, plans interventions, performs planned interventions and evaluates outcomes.


2. Receives and admits patients to the OR.  Coordinates and provides nursing care to patients according to physician and anaesthetist orders and in conformance with established standards and hospital policies. Sets priorities, assigns and delegates tasks to appropriate staff


3. Participates in identifying and reducing risk factors that may impact the patient and/or health care team. Acts as an advocate to protect and promote the patient's right to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity and access to information. 


4. Modifies care as needs change. Initiates immediate treatment, such as applying non-invasive monitoring devices if required.


5. Obtains, checks, sets up and positions supplies, instruments and equipment required for surgery ensuring that instruments and equipment are in working order. Reports instruments/equipment in need of repair.


6. Follows standardized count policy and provides appropriate documentation. 


7. Performs scrub and circulation duties within the OR according to prescribed procedures and protocols.  


8. Collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication and physical assessment to enable the provision of appropriate nursing care.


9. Participates in quality improvement activities and research by identifying patient care issues and collecting data.


10. Participates as an active member on nursing and hospital committees and councils for improvement of patient care and/or work environment.


11. Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor and mentor as appropriate.


12. Participates in the evaluation of patient care programs, techniques, standards and procedures by providing feedback about effectiveness and patient care outcomes.


13. Maintains a safe environment for patients, families and staff by adhering to established safety and emergency practices and procedures.


14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing. Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

One (1) year's recent relevant clinical nursing experience in the designated clinical area, and completion of post graduate course work and/or certification applicable to the designated clinical area, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 

• Clinical proficiency in the designated clinical area.


• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate / prescribed technical, therapeutic, and safety interventions.


• Ability to determine and deal with emergency situations.


• Ability to recognize acuity changes. 


• Ability to use factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and actions with relevant  research-based evidence / evidence-informed practice.


• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families/care givers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional care team using verbal, written and electronic applications. 


• Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families/care givers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, and patient advocacy.


• Ability to integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to problem-solve effectively.


• Ability to organize and prioritize work.


• Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional care team.


• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.


• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.