Job Description
Clearpoint Health Network is Canada’s largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, provincial and regional health organizations, and workers’ compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada meeting the needs of patients, while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems.
Located in the heart of the Queen City, Regina Surgical Centre is a block away from the Regina General Hospital.The Centre boasts five state-of-the-art operating theatres and is accredited to perform orthopedic short-stay surgeries, ear, nose and throat (ENT) procedures, plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery, cataract surgery, and pediatric dental surgeries. The Centre is fully accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.
The RN/LPN provides patient-centered care to surgical patients, ensuring safety, comfort, and optimal outcomes. The nurse collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team in a fast-paced surgical environment. RNs and LPNs practice according to their respective regulatory standards, scope of practice, and facility policies.
RN/LPN – Pre- and Post-Operative
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan
Number of Positions: 1
Employment Type: Part-Time, Permanent (0.5 FTE)
Pre-Operative Care
- Admit and prepare patients for surgical procedures
- Conduct comprehensive (RN) or focused (LPN) preoperative assessments, including patient history, vital signs, and documentation review
- Administer medications and IV therapy within scope of practice (RN or LPN as permitted)
- Provide patient and family education regarding the procedure, anesthesia, and post-operative care
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure patients are fully prepared for surgery
Post-Operative Care
- Monitor and assess patients immediately following surgery, including vital signs, airway, pain management, and response to anesthesia
- Administer medications, IV fluids, and pain management interventions within scope of practice
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately and promptly
- Provide post-operative education on wound care, mobility, pain management, and follow-up instructions
- Ensure safe transfer or discharge of patients according to established protocols
General Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
- Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development
- Practice strictly within RN or LPN scope of practice and according to regulatory standards
Education and Licenses:
- Graduate of an approved Nursing program.
- Current and active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).
- Current CPR (BCLS-HCP) certification
- Previous experience in ophthalmology nursing preferred
- Additional certifications (e.g., ACLS or perioperative nursing courses, critical care) considered an asset.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making within RN or LPN scope
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Professional demeanor and adaptability in a fast-paced surgical environment
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient-education skills
- Competence in pre- and post-operative assessment, medication/IV administration, and patient teaching
- Effective time management, organization, and prioritization of tasks
Clearpoint Health Network Inc is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact HR@clearpointhealth.ca for further information.
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