Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada

Past Events

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8th National Operating Room Conference now under the auspices of ORNAC
Date: April 29 - May 3, 1984
Conference

Mountains to Climb

Chair:  Muriel Shewchuk

9th ORNAC National Conference
Date: June 15 - 20, 1986
Conference

The Other Side of the Mountain

Chair:  Jacqueline Craig

10th ORNAC National Conference
Date: May 30 - June 3, 1988
Conference

Chair:  Gloria Stephens

11th ORNAC National Conference
Date: April 2 - 6, 1990
Conference

Progress Through Power: Personal, Professional and Political

Chair:  Sharon Corbie

12th ORNAC National Conference
Date: May 12 - 17, 1991
Conference

Moving Mountains, Mastering Skills, Maturing Professionally

Chair:  Jackie Waisman

13th ORNAC National Conference
Date: June 5 - 11, 1993
Conference

Comprehensive Approach to Care: A Beacon in A World of Automation

14th ORNAC National Conference
Date: May 8 - 12, 1995
Conference

Tradition and Beyond...

Chair:  Sandra Grimwood

15th ORNAC National Conference
Date: April 28 - May 2, 1997
Conference

Changing the Guard

Chair:  Vija Hay

16th ORNAC National Conference
Date: June 14 - 18, 1999
Conference

Cresting the Wave

Chair:  Donna Farid

17th ORNAC National Conference
Date: April 22 - 27, 2001
Conference

2001: A Surgical Odyssey

Chair:  Gloria Nemecek

18th ORNAC National Conference
Date: June 8 - 12, 2003
Conference

Planting Ideas, Reaping Rewards

Chairs:  Karen Steindel & Gerry Boughen

19th ORNAC National Conference
Date: May 1 - 6, 2005
Conference

Today’s Projects, Tomorrow’s Progress

Chairs:  Line Boucher & Monique Trachy

20th ORNAC National Conference
Date: April 22 - 27, 2007
Conference

Lighting the Way to Perioperative Excellence

Chair:  Marcy McKay

21th ORNAC National Conference
Date: June 7 - 12, 2009
Conference

The Depth of Perioperative Nursing... What Lies Beneath

Chairs:  Margot Walsh & Laura Ellsworth

22th ORNAC National Conference
Date: May 8 - 13, 2011
Conference

Elevating the Field of Perioperative Nursing

Chairs:  Candace Franke & Donna Marin

23th ORNAC National Conference
Date: April 21 - 25, 2013
Conference

International Alliance for Perioperative Best Practice

Chair:  Margot Walsh

24th ORNAC National Conference
Date: May 3 - 7, 2015
Conference

Bridging Excellence in Perioperative Practice

Chairs:  Barbara Mushayandebvu & Kim McLennan-Robbins

25th ORNAC National Conference
Date: April 30 - May 4, 2017
Conference

Harnessing our Power

Chairs:  Kim McLennan-Robbins & Linda Whyte

26th ORNAC National Conference
Date: April 26 - 30, 2019
Conference

Tides of Change, Oceans of Perioperative Excellence

Chairs:  Kim McLennan-Robbins & Cindy Hamilton-Fulmore

27th ORNAC National Conference
Date: April 29 - May 2, 2021
Online
Conference

Charting the Future of Perioperative Practice

Chairs:  Angela Russell and Kim McLennan-Robbins

28th ORNAC National Conference
Date: April 26 - 30, 2023
Conference

Passionate about Our Practice, Fortified by Our Standards

Chair:  Bryana Hahn

Conférence Provinciale CIISOQ, 10 au 12 octobre 2024.
Date: October 10 - 12, 2024
Webinar
Date: April 18 2024
Time: 7pm EDT
Online
National

ORNAC’s next webinar is scheduled for April 18th, 2024 at 7pm EDT! We are pleased to have Dr. Joshua Hahn presenting “Back to Basics: Anesthesia in the Perioperative Environment.” Members, check your emails to register.

ORNAC 2024 virtual education day & AGM
Date: May 11 2024
Time: TBA
June 9th, 2024 is Time out Day!
Date: June 9 2024
National

What is Time Out Day?

Time Out Day is dedicated to emphasizing the critical practice of taking a "time out" before every surgical procedure. This pause is essential for ensuring that every member of the surgical team is fully prepared and aware of the details of the surgery, thus minimizing risks and enhancing patient safety.

Why Participate in Time Out Day?

  • Demonstrate our Commitment to Safety: Reinforce the importance of the surgical pause in preventing errors./li>
  • Enhance Team Communication: Foster better communication and teamwork among surgical staff.
  • Improve Patient Outcomes: Ensure all procedures are carried out with the utmost precision and care.
  • Stay Informed: Stay updated on best practices and guidelines for surgical safety.

Head to ORNAC socials and show us how you celebrate Time out Day!

Laparoscopy/MIS webinar
Date: June 18 2024
Time: 7pm EDT
Online via Zoom
National

ORNAC’s next webinar is scheduled for June 18th, 2024 7pm EDT! We are pleased to have Stryker presenting on Laparoscopy/MIS. Please register using the Zoom registration below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

The webinar will start promptly at 7 pm.

This webinar is open to all perioperative nurses across the country! You do not need to be a member or associate of ORNAC to join! 

 * Please note that this webinar will be in English.

Register here

CORL Membership Meeting, Topic: Racism at Work
Date: September 19 2024
Time: 1900 EST
National

CORL would like to wish you all a safe and wonderful summer! Thank you to our members for all your input, feedback and support this past year. So enjoyed our discussions!

Our next meeting will be Sept 19th, at 1900 EST.  The topic will be: "Racism at Work".

Reminders will be sent out to members.

If there is a networking topic you would like to discuss at a future meeting, please send it forward.

Thank you again

Carol, Deborah, and Christine.

Medline Webinar: O.R. Staff Efficiencies Through Effective Packs Utilization Reviews
Date: September 24 2024
Time: 7 pm ET
Online
National

ORNAC’s next members' webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7pm ET.  We are pleased to have Medline presenting on O.R. Staff Efficiencies Through Effective Packs Utilization Reviews.  Members, please check your email for registration details.

Registration deadline is September 22 at 5 pm ET.

Please note that this webinar will be in English.

Solventum Webinar
Date: October 17 2024
Time: 7 pm ET
Online
National

We are pleased to have Solventum presenting on "Optimizing Perioperative Normothermia: The Role of Temperature Monitoring in Enhancing Patient Recovery.” Members, please check your emails. Registration deadline is October 15 at 5 pm ET.  Please note that this webinar will be in English.

2024 CANO/ACIO Annual Conference
Date: October 24 - 27, 2024
National

From Coast to Coast: Uniting Our Practice

https://www.cano-acio.ca/page/cano2024

The CANO/ACIO Conference is an opportunity for oncology nurses to connect with their peers and improve their professional knowledge in the areas of oncology nursing, patient engagement and interdisciplinary practice. This year's conference will include a workshop day, keynote presentations, joint symposia, concurrent oral sessions, posters, networking opportunities and more! This year's conference objectives are to:

  • Inspire leadership for oncology nurses
  • Provide opportunities for networking and collaboration
  • Explore research, education, and knowledge translation
  • Promote innovation in oncology practice
  • Encourage patient advocacy

CHAOS TO CLARITY: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Date: October 26 2024
Interior Health's Nursing Virtual Career Fair
Date: January 21 2025
Online
National

Visit Interior Health for details and to register.

SORNG Education Event Moose Jaw, SK
Date: October 5 2024
SORNG