(RN) – Operating Room (OR) | Prince Rupert Regional Hospital (PRRH)

Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR) | Prince Rupert Regional Hospital (PRRH)

Facility: Prince Rupert Regional Hospital (PRRH)

Location: Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada

Position Summary

Greenstaff Medical Canada is seeking experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses (OR RNs) for a travel nursing opportunity at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital in Prince Rupert, British Columbia.

The successful candidate will provide specialized perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety throughout the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of care. The RN will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe and effective surgical care.

Key Responsibilities

Assess patients before surgery and verify clinical information, consent, and surgical documentation.

Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures.

Perform circulating and/or scrub nursing duties according to demonstrated competency and assignment requirements.

Maintain sterile fields and follow aseptic techniques throughout surgical procedures.

Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Assist with patient positioning, surgical preparation, and intraoperative care.

Perform surgical counts of instruments, needles, and sponges according to established protocols.

Anticipate surgical team requirements and respond promptly to changes during procedures.

Maintain accurate perioperative documentation in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.

Facilitate safe patient transfers to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and provide appropriate clinical handover.

Follow infection prevention and control procedures and established patient safety protocols.

Qualifications and Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Recent and relevant Operating Room nursing experience.

Perioperative Nursing Certificate – required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Demonstrated competency in circulating and/or scrub nursing, as required by the assignment.

Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, aseptic techniques, surgical counts, and infection prevention.

Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Travel Contract Benefits

Competitive hourly compensation.

Accommodation support, subject to contract terms.

Travel reimbursement for eligible expenses, according to assignment provisions.

Guaranteed weekly hours, where specified in the contract.

Overtime compensation in accordance with applicable employment standards and contract terms.

Paid orientation, where provided by the assignment.

Dedicated recruitment and onboarding support from Greenstaff Medical Canada.

Opportunity to gain valuable perioperative nursing experience in Northern British Columbia.

Work Environment

The successful candidate will work in the Operating Room at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, collaborating with the surgical and anesthesia teams to provide safe, high-quality perioperative care. The role requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient safety.