Operating Room Assistant - Winkler, Canada - Southern Health-Santé Sud

Southern Health-Santé Sud

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Winkler, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 327870

Competition #:

SS

Posting End Date:
January 3, 2023

City:
Winkler

Site:
Southern Health-Santé Sud

Work Location:
Boundary Trails Health Centre

Department / Unit:
OR/Endoscopy

Job Stream:
Clinical

Union:

CUPE

Anticipated Start Date:
January 30, 2023

FTE:1.00

Anticipated Shift:
Days/Evenings/Weekends

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 hour shifts

Salary:
As Per
CUPE Collective Agreement

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Operating Room Assistant works in collaboration with regulated healthcare team members to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating/procedural room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Qualifications:

Minimum Grade 12 education, Manitoba standards, required
Successful completion of a recognized comprehensive Health Care Aide course
Must enroll in and successfully complete the Operating Room Assistant Course (approximately 12 weeks) at the first opportunity unless otherwise mutually agreed between the employer and employee
Minimum three years of HCA/Nursing Assistant/ Operating Room Aid experience required in an acute care setting, preferably in the Operating Room, Procedural Room or Acute Surgical Setting
Experience working within an interprofessional team
Experience in multitasking and task management
Demonstrate strong knowledge of perioperative principles and aseptic techniques
Demonstrate working knowledge with operating room/ procedural room equipment and supplies
Demonstrate working knowledge and practical skills in operative/procedural instrumentation including care, maintenance, processing, and transport
Demonstrate working knowledge in assisting with patient positioning in the operating/procedural room
Demonstrate an understanding of medical terminology
Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Demonstrate an understanding of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices required
Proficient command of the English language (both oral and written)
General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position
Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands and adapt quickly to changing situations
Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions
Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment
Ability to recognize and pursue selfdevelopment opportunities
Strong communication skills including conflict management and situational awareness
Working knowledge of computers and basic computer skills including but not restricted to: MS Word, PowerPoint, Virtual Meeting Platform (E.g., Teams, Zoom) and Outlook.
Evidence of effective patient service, organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment and decisionmaking skills
Flexible, selfdirected and able to work effectively with delegation of task
Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary
Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
Good work and attendance record

Conditions of Employment:

Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.
All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.