Entry-Level OR Nurse (RPN) – Perioperative Care

Quinte Health; Belleville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Novice Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join their operating room team. The successful candidate will provide preoperative teaching, assess and implement patient care, and maintain nursing records. Ideal candidates will have a Post Graduate Operating Room Certificate and at least one year of surgical nursing experience. This role requires availability for all shifts and demonstrates strong organizational and independent working skills.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Completed Post Graduate Operating Room Certificate.
• Minimum of 1-year operating room or surgical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in the operating room.
• Provide preoperative teaching to patients and families.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members for patient care.

Skills

Organizational skills

Independence

Ability to work under physical demands

Education

Post Graduate Operating Room Certificate

Current CPR or BCLS certificate

Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

A community health organization is seeking a Novice Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join their operating room team. The successful candidate will provide preoperative teaching, assess and implement patient care, and maintain nursing records. Ideal candidates will have a Post Graduate Operating Room Certificate and at least one year of surgical nursing experience. This role requires availability for all shifts and demonstrates strong organizational and independent working skills.