Registered Nurse, Operating Room

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health Care London is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room for a temporary full-time position in London, ON. The role offers an hourly salary of $41.15–$58.98, with the assignment expected to extend until January 15, 2027, subject to workload.

The OR program includes minimally invasive surgery and active involvement in teaching and research activities through its university affiliations. Immunization and safety requirements apply, with OHSA standards observed.

Qualifications

• RN must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• CPR certification required.
• 2+ years OR experience or OR course completed within last 2 years.
• Successful completion of nursing competency test.
• Knowledge of OHSA safety culture in health care.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Decision making & problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

RN registration (Ontario College of Nurses)

CPR certificate

Job description

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Sep 23, 2026

CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869

Registered Nurse, Operating Room - 1 position

Operating Room
St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON
Temporary Full Time
Salary Range: $41.15 - $58.98 /hour

Temporary position anticipated to extend until January 15, 2027, and is subject to the availability of work

St. Joseph's Hospital is a unique ambulatory hospital specializing in minimally invasive same day and short stay inpatient surgery. 21,000 surgeries are performed a year at St. Joseph's, with most patients going home the same day as their procedure. Our surgical programs and areas of service include: The Ivey Eye Institute (cataract, retina and corneal transplant surgery), St. Joseph's Breast Care Program (breast and reconstructive plastic surgery), The Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre (arthroscopic and arthroplasty surgery), St. Joseph's Urology Centre (laser and minimally invasive robotic surgery), Otolaryngology (ear, nose, throat, head, face and neck surgery), gynecological surgery, dental and general surgery.

Essential Qualifications

• Valid registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Valid CPR certificate
• Minimum 2 years recent experience in the Operating Room AND/OR successful completion of the O.R. course within the last 2 years
• Successful completion of a nursing competency test
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Ability and commitment to act as a supervisor under OHSA
• Excellent decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated effective collaborative, interpersonal and communication skills as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Self-directed individual with leadership abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Laser certification

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated.
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