RN First Assistant - Integrated Surgical Program - Regular Part-Time 2026-19213 (2026-19213)
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
The RNFA works collaboratively with the physicians and other members of the team throughout the patient’s entire perioperative experience. The successful candidate will assist the perianesthesia team in the Block Area in the safe provision of regional anaesthetics and care of the patient under moderate sedation. The RNFA will assist the perioperative team intraoperatively, in all functions including circulating duties. The RNFA will assist the surgeon during surgery utilizing the relevant standards of practice to optimize patient outcomes. The core function of this position is expert clinical and evidence-based practice, grounded in theoretical knowledge, advanced education, experience, and assisting with teaching and research.
- Applies the nursing process to all facets of the RNFA role, including assessment, nursing diagnosis and patient outcome identification, care planning, implementation and evaluation
- Assists in providing a safe working environment for perioperative personnel and patients.
- Promotes collegiality, teambuilding, leadership and management of conflict skills among the perioperative team
- Acts as patient advocate and nurse liaison with patient families
- CNO License
- B.Sc.N
- CPN (C)
- RNAO Membership
- Completion of Recognized RNFA Program
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in O.R.
- 2 years orthopaedic O.R. experience
- BCLS/ACLS mandatory
- Models professional behaviour
- Pursues professional leadership and development
- Demonstrated ability to exercise critical thinking
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with physicians and perioperative teams throughout the patient’s surgical experience, supporting regional anesthesia and moderate sedation, circulating duties, and intraoperative assistance to the surgeon. Apply evidence-based nursing practice to assess and plan patient care, promote a safe environment, advocate for patients and families, and support teamwork, teaching, and research.
Requirements
Requires a current CNO license, a B.Sc.N., CPN (C), RNAO membership, and completion of a recognized RNFA program. Candidates must have at least five years of operating room experience, including two years in orthopaedic operating rooms, current BCLS/ACLS, professional conduct, commitment to leadership and development, and demonstrated critical thinking.
Skills
- Perioperative Nursing
- Regional Anesthesia Support
- Moderate Sedation Care
- Operating Room Circulating Duties
- Intraoperative Surgical Assistance
- Patient Assessment
- Nursing Diagnosis
- Care Planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Clinical Judgment
- Team Leadership
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Research
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Education
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Registered Nurse First Assistant
- RNFA
- Perioperative Nursing
- Operating Room
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Regional Anesthesia
- Moderate Sedation
- Circulating Duties
- Intraoperative Assistance
- Patient Assessment
- Nursing Diagnosis
- Care Planning
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Patient Advocacy
- CNO License
- B.Sc.N.
- CPN (C)
- RNAO Membership
- Recognized RNFA Program
- BCLS
- ACLS
- Critical Thinking
- Team Building
- Conflict Management
- Clinical Teaching
- Research