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Join to apply for the Operating Room Nursing Officer role at Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armes canadiennes 1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Overview As a member of the military, Operating Room Nursing Officers provide nursing care in the operating room domain of practice to ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and supported populations in tertiary care and in-patient care environments in Canada and while on operation. They are employed in the Scrub and Circulating Nurse roles and have experience in the Medical Device Reprocessing Department. Operating Room Nursing Officers work within a collaborative practice model with other members of the health care team and lead the nursing care delivery within their area of practice. They have opportunities to work in different domains including: Patient care delivery; Policy and program management; Clinical leadership; and Training and education Work environment Typically, Operating Room Nursing Officers work in civilian hospitals, Canadian Forces Health Services Centres, operational CAF units, training and education establishments, and Headquarters. Work schedules may vary from shift work to a regular 40-hour week, depending on the environment. They are also called upon for exercises and emergencies, both domestic and international, including deployments abroad where they work in the same environment as CAF members. If you join the Regular Force, after training, you will be assigned to your first base, with possible relocations. If you join the Primary Reserve, you will work part-time with a Reserve unit, typically one night a week and some weekends, with potential for full-time employment. Entry plans Direct Entry Options In-Service Selection: Nursing Officers can specialize further as Operating Room Nursing Officers and advance in ranks and responsibilities. Direct Entry: If you already hold a university degree, a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Canada, and civilian operating room experience, the CAF may place you directly into an Operating Room Nursing Officer role after evaluation. Additional education or certification may be required. For more information, contact a Canadian Forces Health Services Recruiter: . Training Following Lieutenant rank training, selected Nursing Officers with civilian OR experience will complete a formal operating room nursing course and certification in a civilian tertiary care facility, tailored to their experience level. They may also pursue specialized skills in management and policy through further courses. Part-time options Reserve Force Operating Room Nursing Officers receive training equivalent to their Regular Force counterparts. Civilian experience should reflect varied OR employment. Contact a recruiter for more details. Related Careers Physiotherapy Officer Operating Room Technician Nursing Officer Additional info Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Referrals can increase your chances of interviewing at Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armes canadiennes by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr