Registered Nurse First Assistant-M Cardiovascular Operating Room (Full-Time)

Trillium Health Partners; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Health Partners inMississauga is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join the Cardiovascular Operating Room team. You will work under the surgeon's direction, provide perioperative nursing expertise, and ensure high standards of patient safety across pre-, intra-, and post-operative care.

The role requires RNFA and ACLS certifications, a perioperative nursing credential, and a minimum of five years in obstetrical and/or perioperative nursing.

Qualifications

• RNFA certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• Perioperative Nursing certificate (CPN(C)) required.
• Minimum of 5 years nursing expertise in obstetrical and/or perioperative nursing.
• Registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligible to register.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration in perioperative care.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon intraoperatively as RNFA to enhance patient care.
• Collaborate across pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases to ensure safety.
• Lead nursing components and contribute to quality improvements.

Skills

5+ years nursing experience

Education

RNFA certification

ACLS certification

Perioperative Nursing certificate (CPN(C))

Job description

Position

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

Department

Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)

Posting ID

8615

Role Level

Clinical Patient Services (CPS05) - $57.07 to $69.31

Status

Full Time

Site

Mississauga Hospital

Shifts

Monday to Friday (Including on call rotating requirements)

Posted

September 17, 2026

Internal Deadline

September 24, 2026

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, the Reactivation Care Centre (Church Site) and the THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030 , we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities.

Job Description

As a member of the Surgery team, the Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is responsible for enhancing the care of surgical patients. As an experienced perioperative registered nurse, with specialized education, knowledge and skills, they practice in collaboration with and under the direction of the surgeon. Clinical expertise is leveraged in pre, intra and post-operative phases of the surgical experience. Key to this role is maintaining excellence in nursing practice and being accountable to the patient’s safety, participation in education and identification of opportunities for quality improvements. The RNFA is positioned to support the organization’s strategic plan, mission and vision for better access, quality and sustainability of surgical services. The RNFA will participate in program and hospital-wide initiatives to create better health care for all.

Qualifications

• RNFA certification required
• Registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) or currently meet the eligibility criteria to register in good standing in the Temporary Class or General Class with the CNO
• ACLS certification required
• Perioperative Nursing certificate (CPN(C)) required
• Minimum of 5 years nursing expertise in obstetrical and/or perioperative nursing required
• Provide leadership and excellence in collaborative perioperative nursing care through the components of: expert clinical practice, consultation, education, research and leadership
• Provide the integration of nursing and medical skills and knowledge within the broad scope of enhanced nursing practice. The RNFA practices in collaboration with and at the direction of the surgeon during the pre, intra, and post-operative phases of the perioperative experience
• Demonstrated consistency in respectful communication, diplomacy and approachability
• Superior interpersonal, organizational, prioritization and problem-solving skills
• Evidence of ongoing and recent professional development and a commitment to life‑long learning
• Experience developing/delivering patient teaching materials/programs
• Satisfactory attendance and performance record required

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least nine (9) months are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.

Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that are marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

“Our organization may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI) or algorithm‑assisted systems, to support the initial review of applications. These tools are used only to assist our recruiters and hiring managers; all hiring decisions include meaningful human involvement and final review.”

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Us

Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals. Our team of more than 17,000 people serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, west Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and nine satellite locations. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030 , we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well‑being of people and communities.