Perioperative Service Attendant - PACU

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is seeking a Perioperative Room Attendant at Toronto Western Hospital. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, stocking supplies, transport, and environmental maintenance within the Perioperative Services unit.

The position is a permanent full-time role reporting to the Manager in the PACU. Shifts are Mon–Fri 1600–0000, 37.5 hours per week, with a start rate of CAD 29.38–30.29 per hour; closing date is October 29, 2026.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade XI or recognized equivalent.
• One year experience in a related patient care capacity.
• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and related legislation.
• Knowledge of WHMIS.
• Knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and practices.
• First Aid/ CPR certification an asset.
• Ability to set-up and maintain OR equipment within scope of responsibility.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the care delivery team.
• Flexible to work all shifts.
• Physically capable of daily patient care activities.

Responsibilities

• Performing service functions in support of Perioperative Services, stocking supplies, and direct patient assistance.
• Performing transport functions and environmental maintenance within Perioperative Services.
• Carrying out cross-functional duties and other tasks as assigned for the shift.

Skills

English language

Teamwork

Patient care

Safety knowledge

First Aid/ CPR asset

Education

Grade XI or equivalent

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 29.38 - CAD 30.29 - hourly

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000TeamUHNmembers,UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery,educationand patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomicmedicineand rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World andit’sonly because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: CUPE TW
Number of Vacancies: 1
Net New or Replacement: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: PACU
Reports to: Manager
Wage Range: $29.38 - $30.29 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts:Mon - Fri 1600 - 0000
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: October 29, 2026

Duties

As a member of the Perioperative Services team, thePerioperative Room Attendant performs direct and indirect patient care functions, including:

• Performing service functions in support of Perioperative Services i.e. stocking supplies; performing direct patient assistance functions
• Performing transport functions; performing environmental support and maintenance services within the Perioperative Services unit and adjacent work settings
• Performing cross-functional duties; performing other assigned tasks and duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned for the shift.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade XI or recognized equivalent
• One (1) year experience in a related patient care capacity
• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation
• Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.)
• Knowledge of applicable Hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and practices.
• Knowledge of procedures for handling contaminated materials
• Standard First Aid/ Basic Rescuer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) certification an asset
• Ability to set-up and maintain the equipment, tools and instruments common to the Operating Room environment, within scope of responsibility
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively as an active participant with others in assisting with the delivery of the care to surgical patients
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to perform responsibilities in a courteous manner
• Must be flexible to work all shifts
• Physically capable of performing the daily activities associated with patient care

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits,programsandperks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendancein accordance withUHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
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UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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