Halifax Vision Surgical Centre is Nova Scotia’s premium eye surgery centre. We are dedicated to maintaining, restoring, and improving our patients’ vision in a professional and compassionate manner using the latest advancements in technology.

We are looking for 2 nurses to fill the positions as scrub and circulating nurses in our operating room.

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities:

• Assisting surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Applying sterile techniques in handling medical instruments and equipment pre, during, and post-surgery.
• Preparing patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting areas to be operated on.
• Providing surgical patients with peri-operative care in the operating room.
• Developing and implementing nursing care plans for surgical patients.
• Updating patient files and medical records.
• Stocking operating rooms with sterile surgical equipment, linens, and supplies.
• Collaborating with surgical teams on patient medication and post-surgery care.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Must be an RN or LPN with Operating Room experience (this is non-negotiable)
• Sterile Technique
• Must be fully vaccinated

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on credentials
• Free on-site parking

If you think you're the right candidate and want to be part of this exciting practice, please submit your Resume and Cover Letter telling us about yourself and why you are the perfect candidate for this position. The successful candidate for the position will be asked to provide a criminal record check and references. Halifax Vision Surgical Centre is strongly committed to employment equity within its community and supports diversity in its teaching, learning, and work environments.We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially women, BIPOC, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time

Salary: $44.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

COVID-19 considerations:
All patients and staff are required to wear a mask upon entering the office.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Halifax, NS B3L 4W8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Registered Nurse (RN) License (preferred)

Work Location: In person