Temporary (July 2026 - July 2027)
RLHC-Non Union Non Managment
$51.61 – $60.72 / hour *Market Adjusted Rate
Join the Operating Room Team!
Health Sciences North is an organization dedicated to being patient and family focused, digitally enabled, and socially accountable, while supporting and developing our people and advancing our academic and research impact for Northeastern Ontario. We pride ourselves on being a learning hospital, providing professional development opportunities for our staff.
Health Sciences North is actively expanding our perioperative services and growing our Anaesthesia Care Team (ACT). We are seeking dynamic, highly skilled Anaesthesia Assistants (AAs) who want to practice at the full scope of their advanced training.
HSN INCENTIVES
Monetary incentives are available upon hire such as a signing bonus up to $25,000, competitive salary, pension, vacation, extended health and dental benefits, and relocation allowance to assist with moving expenses.
In this role, you will do more than provide exceptional clinical care. You will help drive the expansion of the Anaesthesia Assistant role into new clinical areas, lead quality improvement projects, and utilize our state-of-the-art Simulation Lab to train the next generation of healthcare professionals. If you are looking for a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your expertise is valued and your career can grow, we want you on our team.
Key responsibilities that you can expect to participate in as an Anaesthesia Assistant at HSN include:
- Anaesthesia Support: Assist the Anaesthesiologist during induction, maintenance, and emergence of anaesthesia; administer prescribed anaesthetic agents and monitor patients for physiological changes and treatment efficacy.
- Airway & Ventilation: Perform and assist with advanced airway management, including mask ventilation, laryngeal mask airway (LMA) insertion/removal, endotracheal intubation, and controlled extubation.
- Diagnostic Monitoring: Provide real-time diagnostic data to the surgical team by monitoring and interpreting blood gases, pulse oximetry, transcutaneous monitoring, and end-tidal CO2.
- Interventions & Sedation: Perform procedural sedation, adjust therapies, and manage fluid resuscitation based on changing clinical data and approved medical directives.
- Line Insertion & Positioning: Prepare patients for surgery by conducting pre-operative assessments, inserting intravenous lines and nasogastric tubes, and ensuring safe surgical positioning.
- Regional Anaesthesia: Prepare patients, manage, and stock the block room, and assist Anaesthesiologists with the administration of regional nerve blocks.
- Continuity of Care: Support patient care in the Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU), assist with critical care transfers, and provide anaesthesia support across Diagnostic Imaging, GI, and Minor Procedure suites.
The ideal candidates will have a minimum of a one (1) year Diploma as an Anaesthesia Assistant from an accredited college. We are looking for candidates with training or recent experience working as an Anaesthesia Assistant in an Operating Room (OR) department within the last four (4) years.
New graduates, Registered Nurses and Respiratory Therapists are encouraged to apply. We offer education support to help successful candidates obtain their AA course certification.
At HSN/HSNRI, we prioritize the physical and psychological wellness of all our staff through a variety of initiatives, aimed at creating a supportive and engaging workplace. Our Wellness Committee actively promotes health and well-being offering tips and resources to support wellness of our staff. We pride ourselves on recognizing our dedicated team members through Years of Service Celebrations and Excellence in Action Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements across the organization. We host Employee & Medical Staff appreciation events, and celebrations throughout the year, fostering a sense of community. Leadership development training is available to staff as well as an education fund, ensuring. Our people are our number one asset.
HSN provides support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which is available for all HSN staff and family members regardless of status, position, affiliation, etc.
We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a defined benefit pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension, like HOOPP, recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package. HOOPP is also a multi-employer pension plan, meaning it can be transferred between many organizations in the province. Join us and start building a future you can look forward to. For every dollar an employee contributes to HOOPP, the employer (HSN) contributes $1.26, meaning the plan is 55% funded by the employer, and 45% funded by the employee. All employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire.
Interested applicants are asked to apply directly to requisition #10357 the HSN Careers Website at https://careers.hsnsudbury.ca/. Opportunities will be posted until filled.
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KEY FUNCTION:
Participate in the care of the surgical patient during general, regional, or conscious sedation anaesthesia through Medical Directives under the supervision of the Anaesthetist.
REPORTING:
Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, Operating Room and Surgical Bookings.
DUTIES:
1. Assist with the care of the patient during induction, including administering prescribed anaesthetic agents under the direction of the Anaesthetist, observing for side effects and efficacy of treatment, and assess the patient’s physiological status during anaesthesia.
2. Provide diagnostic data to the Anaesthetist or Surgeon (e.g. blood gases, pulse oximetry, transcutaneous monitoring, and end tidal Carbon Dioxide (CO2)).
3. Adjust therapies and maintain fluid therapies based on changing clinical data and medical directives.
4. Perform procedural sedation.
5. Assist in preparing the patient for surgery (e.g. complete the pre-op assessment, insert lines and tubes (e.g. intravenous and nasogastric), and position the patient).
6. Assist with or perform airway management (e.g. insert the laryngeal and tracheal intubation, mask ventilation, aspirate secretions from trachea and pharynx, removal of laryngeal mask airways, and tracheal extubation).
7. Prepare patient and assist with regional anesthesia.
8. Maintain and stock the block room as required.
9. Assist with evaluation of anaesthetic equipment, troubleshoot anaesthetic equipment failures, and maintain supply inventory.
10. Work in conjunction with Biomedical Technologists and Anaesthetists to conduct preventative maintenance on anaesthetic gas machines.
11. Perform minor maintenance and repair of equipment, and arrange and coordinate servicing or repair as required.
12. Ensure supply inventory to designated carts (e.g. Malignant Hyperthermia cart).
13. Keep abreast with market and best practices regarding equipment and anaesthetic trials.
14. Assist with patient care in Post-Acute Care Unit (PACU) and transfer of patient to Critical Care, and report to PACU as required.
15. Assist Anesthetists in Diagnostic Imaging, Gastrointestinal (GI), and Minor Procedures departments as required.
16. Assist with orientation of new Anaesthesia medical staff, including participation in training programs and in-servicing including participation at the Simulation Lab.
17. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
18. Contribute to learner development by providing academic support, mentorship, preceptorship and supervision as required.
19. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
20. Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
21. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
22. Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
1. Minimum of a one (1) year Diploma as an Anaesthesia Assistant within the last 5 years, from an accredited college.
2. Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) or College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) is required.
3. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Training or recent experience working as an Anaesthesia Assistant in an Operating Room (OR) department within the last four (4) years.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrated knowledge of the Canadian Standards Guidelines regarding anaesthesia equipment.
2. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the Surgical team to meet the patient’s needs.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other Health Care Professionals.
5. Demonstrated excellent judgment, leadership, problem-solving, and proven analytical skills.
6. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
7. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
8. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
9. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
10. Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to organize and prioritize as required.
11. Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
12. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
1. Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
2. Demonstrated high level initiative and self-direction.
3. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
4. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
5. Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record.
6. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
7. Ability to travel between local sites.
Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.
HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.
