About ORNANS

Our objective is to provide educational opportunities for Perioperative Registered Nurses and Associates while providing a forum for discussion of issues regarding nursing practice, standards and competencies. We strive to promote and facilitate the exchange of ideas and concerns among Perioperative Nurses throughout the province and to promote awareness of the role of the Perioperative Nurse.

ORNANS Operating Policies

ORNANS Bylaws

ORNANS Forms

ORNANS Benefits & Activities

An Annual General Meeting at the end of the fiscal year.
Elections held at the Annual General Meeting.
Recognition for attendance at meetings and/or participation in ORNANS activities.
Financial assistance available for educational purposes if funding guidelines are met.
Active participation with College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia as a special interest group.
Celebration and promotion of Perioperative Nursing during O.R. Nurses' Week in November.

Provincial Executive

President - Vacant

President-Elect
Amy Earnshaw-Romans RN, BScN, MHM, CPN(c), ENC(c)
Perioperative CNE for the VG/DGH OR’s in Halifax

Past-President
Cindy Fulmore RN BN CPN(c)
Casual staff, Victoria General 11A and
The Landings Surgical Center, Halifax

Secretary
Shelley Haynes RN BScN
Perioperative Nurse Educator
Registered Nurses Professional Development Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Treasurer
Tanya Townsend, RN, BScN, CPN(c)
Clinical Nurse Educator: Perioperative Services EZ
Cape Breton Regional Hospital

ORNAC Board Director
Phương Nguyễn
Email: directorns@ornac.ca

Regional Executive

Halifax Regional Municipality

Regional Presiding Officer - Vacant

Secretary / Treasurer
Erin Thibault RN
IWK- peds OR
Email: thibault@dal.ca

Annapolis Valley

Regional Presiding Officer
Diane Fanning
Email: diane1ofakind@gmail.com

Secretary / Treasurer
Karen Bennett- looking for new treasurer
Email: k.cbennett@ns.sympatico.ca

Amherst

Regional Presiding Officer
Joe Veinotte
Email: Joseph.veinotte@cha.nshealth.ca

Secretary
Laura Gould
Email: rlgould@eastlink.ca

Co-Treasurers
TBD
Email: n/a

New Glasgow / Truro

President
Shaunna Vaughan
Email: shaunnalyne@hotmail.com

Secretary
Joann Clayfield
Email: joann_clayfield@hotmail.com

Treasurer
Debbie Wynne
Email: debbie.wynn1963@gmail.com

Cape Breton

Regional Presiding Officer
Lauren Amadio RN, BSc.N, CPN(c)
Clinical Nurse Educator
Email: laurenamadio@hotmail.com

Secretary / Treasurer
Matthew Rizzato RN, BSc.N, CPN(c)
Arthroscopic Service Lead, CBRH
Email: matthewrizzato@gmail.com

Antigonish

Regional Presiding Officer
Kim Green
Email: kimberly.green@nshealth.ca

Secretary / Treasurer
Amanda MacDougall
Email: Macdougall.amandaj@gmail.com