Nurse in our operating rooms

Verleg grenzen als verpleegkundige binnen onze operatiekwartieren
Met meer dan 50 hoogtechnologische zalen waar meer dan 53 000 chirurgische ingrepen gebeuren, is het operatiekwartier van UZ Leuven het grootste operatiecomplex van België. De zalen zijn uitgerust met de meest recente technologie en zijn opgesplitst in kernen op basis van de verschillende pathologieën (cardiale heelkunde, abdominale heelkunde, orthopedie…).

Naast het klassieke operatiekwartier, beschikken we ook over zalen die specifiek ingericht zijn voor patiënten die een ingreep moeten ondergaan in dagchirurgie.

Het operatiekwartier 1 op campus Gasthuisberg bestaat uit 7 kernen en 33 operationele zalen, allemaal voorzien van de meest recente spitstechnologie. De 7 kernen heb elk een eigen expertise:

A-kern: urologie en gynaecologie
B-Kern: orthopedie
C/D-kern: neurochirurgie, neus keel en oor, spine, plastische heelkunde, mond kaak en aangezicht
E-kern: cardiale heelkunde, vaatheelkunde
F-Kern: abdominale heelkunde, oncologische heelkunde, abdominale transplantatiechirurgie
G-Kern: traumatologie, thoracale heelkunde
Operatiekwartier 2 bestaat uit 12 operationele zalen voor dagchirurgie patiënten. Je wordt ingeschakeld als omloopverpleegkundige en als instrumenterende verpleegkundige.

Op dit moment zijn we op zoek naar verpleegkundigen binnen operatiekwartier 1. Dit betreffen steeds voltijdse contracten van onbepaalde duur. Werk je liever deeltijds, dan is dit altijd bespreekbaar.
Je werkt in een variabel shiftensysteem en 1 op 2 weekends. Je neemt deel aan een wachtsysteem vanaf het moment dat je voldoende expertise bezit.

How do you push boundaries?
In our operating rooms, you’ll work as both a circulating nurse and a scrub nurse.
You’ll work in a dynamic, high-tech environment with numerous challenges and a wide variety of surgical disciplines
You’ll be responsible for day-to-day operations and nursing care.
You’ll serve as a key link within a multidisciplinary team of nurses, surgeons, and anesthesiologists.
You’ll mentor new employees and students, passing on your knowledge and expertise.
You place a high priority on quality care and want to contribute to its further development.
You are committed to continuous learning and keep your knowledge and expertise up to date.
What do you need to qualify?
You hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a HBO5 nursing degree, or are about to graduate.
A postgraduate degree or Banaba in perioperative care is a plus and entitles you to the specialization supplement.
A patient-centered approach and a focus on quality care.
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
A sense of initiative and teamwork.
An honest, discreet, and eager-to-learn attitude.

What do you get in return?
UZ Leuven offers a professional, multidisciplinary work environment that keeps pace with the latest developments and provides ample opportunities for training, guidance, and personal growth. We’ve also been working together for over 20 years to provide sustainable care.

Our benefits include:
A competitive compensation package (IFIC pay scale 15) with recognition of prior experience.
If you completed the four-year bachelor’s degree in nursing, we’ll credit you with one year of seniority.
Just graduated?
If you start working within a month, you’ll receive 5 extra days of leave.
Are you already familiar with the hospital from internships? Then you may be eligible for a streamlined selection process.
Attractive bonuses, equal to or higher than the industry average, for things like irregular shifts, unexpected cover shifts, an attractiveness bonus, and special professional titles.
Career advancement opportunities: You can specialize in specific care programs or take on additional responsibilities as a lead nurse.
We’re happy to support you in earning a postgraduate degree in nursing, a master’s in nursing and midwifery, or a bridge program in nursing.
Clear and open communication, so you always know where you stand.
A warm, dedicated team you can count on, day in and day out.
In addition to the benefits listed above, you’re entitled to other fringe benefits: group and hospitalization insurance, meal vouchers, transportation allowance, bike lease, extra vacation days and holidays, and our own company cafeteria. View the full overview on our job site. Discover the specific benefits for nurses as well.
Ready to push boundaries?
Apply for this position today by filling out the online application form and attaching your resume.

For more information, please contact the UZ Leuven Recruitment and Selection Department: 016 34 49 77.