Nurse - Arthroplasty Operating Room - Part-time

*$2,500 Signing Bonus* *Competitive Compensation* *Part-time, Weekday Day Shifts*

Who Are We?

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

While maintaining the passion of its team through various development projects, it ensures the sound management of its network of private clinics, thanks to people like you, by maintaining a client-focused 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 experienced operating room nurse with experience in orthopedics – THA/TKA, to join our dynamic team in Laval!

Preoperative Phase

• Preparation of surgical equipment specific to orthopedic surgery: THA, TKA, UKA.

(implants, orthopedic instruments, etc.)

• Verification of the traceability of medical devices
  • Patient reception and verification of identity, medical file, and consent
    • Preparation of the operating room according to aseptic standards

  Intraoperative phase

  The nurse can fulfill several roles:

  Internal service:

  • Transmits instruments to the surgeon
    • Anticipates the steps of the procedure
      • Ensures sterility and organization of the surgical fields Surgical procedures
      • Participates in the surgical tally and accounting

  External Service:

  • Opens equipment in a sterile manner in the internal department
  • Manages unforeseen events during the procedure (missing equipment, emergencies)
  • Maintains communication with other departments
  • Participates in the surgical tally and accounting
  • Documents surgical notes

  Technical Assistance (if trained and authorized):

  • Assists the surgeon according to the practice authorized by the OIIQ and OIAQ
  • Maintaining retractors, aiding hemostasis, assisting with intraoperative mobilization, etc.

Postoperative Phase

• Patient Monitoring beforehand with the anesthesia team until transfer to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

• Transmission of Information to the Post-Anesthesia Care Team

• Cleaning of the operating room beforehand with the team and replenishment of 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 as part of a team

• Vigilance and rigor in task execution

  

Desired Profile 

You possess:

• More than 2 years of experience in the operating room, specifically in orthopedics (THR/TKR) 

• A completed DEC or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

• A valid license of OIIQ 

• Excellent command of French, and an intermediate level of English 

• A desire to be actively involved in a stimulating environment

• Strong human, relational, and professional skills 

  

The following will be considered assets: 

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

Compensation

Competitive, up to 10% to 15% higher than that offered by the OIIQ

Schedule

Daytime, weekdays

Our Benefits

• $2,500 signing bonus;
• Annual training account related to your job;
• Opportunities for development and growth within the organization;
• Uniform provided;
• Dedicated employee space;
• Free parking;
• Close to bus routes;
• Modern, bright, and stylish workspace day;
• A festive and informative corporate event;
• Unlimited coffee and a room reserved for employees!

 

Why choose Lacroix Private Medicine?

• More than 230 professionals have chosen it as their career;
• Modern, state-of-the-art clinics;
• A solid, rapidly growing company with a secure future;
• A solid company with over 15 years of experience;
• Largest network of private clinics in Quebec: 14 clinics across Quebec, including one in Florida;
• State-of-the-art medical laboratory providing same-day results;
• Several medical services including family medicine, specialized medicine, and two operating rooms operational.

Are you: Professional, positive, tactful, a good listener, empathetic, and eager to contribute to delivering a customer experience that exceeds expectations? Then you're the person we're looking for!