Operating Room Assistant - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health-care provider in Winnipeg is seeking an Operating Room Assistant. This role requires a minimum of Grade 12 education and completion of specific courses. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in an acute care setting, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment. Experience with operating room procedures and teamwork skills are essential.

Benefits

Accommodations for disabilities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience as an HCA/Nursing Assistant in acute care.
• Proficient in English, both oral and written.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of perioperative principles.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Assist with patient positioning in the operating room.
• Maintain and transport operative/procedural instruments.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Knowledge of anatomy

Manual dexterity

Education

Grade 12 education

Health Care Aide course

Operating Room Assistant Course

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Zoom

Job description

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Department / Unit: Operating Room - MHC

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 01/01/2026

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Other

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

Experience

• Minimum three years of HCA/Nursing Assistant/ Operating Room Aid experience required in an acute care setting, preferably in the Operating Room, Procedural Room or Acute Surgical Setting.
• Experience working within an interprofessional team.
• Experience in multitasking and task management.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of the Operating Room Assistant Course is required.
• Minimum Grade 12 education, Manitoba standards is required.
• Successful completion of a recognized comprehensive Health Care Aide course.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Works within MHC’s core values, philosophy, vision, CQI goals, policies and procedures.
• Proficient command of the English language (both oral and written).
• Ability to function as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team, including collaboration, team work and good communication skills.
• General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of perioperative principles and aseptic techniques.
• Demonstrates working knowledge with operating room/ procedural room equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrates working knowledge and practical skills in operative/procedural instrumentation including care, maintenance, processing, and transport.
• Demonstrates working knowledge in assisting with patient positioning in the operating/procedural room.
• Demonstrates an understanding of medical terminology.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Demonstrates an understanding of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices required.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Strong communication skills including conflict management and situational awareness.
• Working knowledge of computers and basic computer skills including but not restricted to: MS Word, PowerPoint, Virtual Meeting Platform (E.g. Teams, Zoom) and Outlook.
• Evidence of effective patient service, organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Flexible, self‑directed and ability to work effectively with delegation of task.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity and visual and aural acuity required.
• Ability to wear a Lead Apron weighing approximately 15-20 lbs. for prolonged periods during hours of work may be required.
  

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.