Operating Room Nurse - Orthopedic Surgery

Who are we?

With over 15 years of experience and more than 15 clinics regionally, two operating rooms, more than 125 physicians, and more than 250 employees, Lacroix, private medicine, has quickly become the leader in private medicine in Quebec!

While keeping the flame of its team's passion alive through various development projects, it ensures the sound management of its network of private clinics, thanks to people like you, by maintaining a client-oriented medical practice of excellence.

OUR MISSION

To be the benchmark in private healthcare.

OUR VALUES

Passion | Respect | Integrity | Commitment | Innovation.

  

What we are looking for 

We are looking for an operating room nurse with experience in orthopedics – THR/TKR to join our dynamic team in Laval!

 Preoperative Phase

• Preparation of surgical equipment specific to orthopedic surgery: THR, TKR, UKA. (implants, orthopedic instruments, etc.)

• Verification of the traceability of medical devices

• Greeting the patient and verifying their identity, medical records, and consent

• Preparing the operating room according to aseptic standards

Intraoperative phase

The nurse can play several roles:

• Internal service:

• Transmits the instruments to the surgeon

• Anticipates the steps of the procedure

• Ensures the Sterility and organization of surgical fields

• Participates in the surgical count and breakdown

• Outpatient Department:

• Opens equipment in a sterile manner for the inpatient department

• Manages unforeseen events during the procedure (missing equipment, emergencies)

• Ensures communication with other departments

• Participates in the surgical count and breakdown

• Documents surgical notes

• Technical assistance (if trained and authorized) :

• Assists the surgeon according to the practices authorized by the OIIQ and the OIAQ

• Maintains retractors, assists with hemostasis, assists with intraoperative mobilization, etc.

Postoperative Phase

• Patient monitoring in advance with the anesthesia team until transfer to the recovery room (SSPI)

• Transmission of information to the postoperative care team

• Cleaning of the room in advance with the team and restocking equipment

• Documentation and traceability of procedures and devices used

 

Required Skills 

• In-depth knowledge of anatomy and surgical techniques related to Orthopedics

• Mastery of aseptic and safety protocols

• Ability to work under pressure and in a team

• Vigilance and rigor in the execution of tasks

  

Required profile 

You have:

• More than 5 to 10 years of experience in the operating room, specifically in orthopedics (THA/TKA) 

• A completed DEC or a bachelor's degree in nursing

• A valid license to the OIIQ 

• An excellent command of French, and an intermediate level of English 

• A desire to be actively involved in a stimulating environment

• A strong human, interpersonal, and professional sense 

  

The following will be considered assets: 

• Experience in surgical assistance 
• A good knowledge of CSA, PCI, and ISO 

Compensation

 $40/hour to $60/hour

Schedule

Daytime, Monday to Friday

Our Benefits

• Lacroix gift card $500/year with quick access to doctors;
• Health account $1,100 per year;
• Pension fund (FTQ) with employer contribution
• Annual training account related to your job;
• Opportunities for development and growth within the organization;
• Uniform provided;
• Dedicated employee space;
• 3 weeks of vacation;
• Free parking;
• Near bus networks;
• Modern, bright, and up-to-date workspace;
• Festive and informative corporate events;
• Unlimited coffee and a room reserved for employees!

Why choose Lacroix Private Medicine?

• More than 230 professionals have chosen Lacroix Private Medicine for their careers;
• Modern, cutting-edge clinics;
• A solid, fast-growing company with a secure future;
• A solid company that has been in existence for over 15 years;
• The largest network of private clinics in Quebec: 14 clinics across Quebec, including one in Florida;
• Medical laboratory in Cutting-edge technology to deliver same-day results;
• Several medical activities including family medicine, specialty medicine, and two operating rooms.

YOU ARE: Professional, positive, sensitive, attentive, empathetic, and eager to contribute to providing a customer experience that exceeds expectations, then you are the person we are looking for!