Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Oak Valley Health; Markham; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Valley Health is hiring an experienced perioperative nurse to join our operating rooms in Markham, Ontario. The role requires an active RN license, perioperative experience, and a commitment to patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative team, participate in continuous education, and support safe, high-quality care across shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses.
• RN with undergraduate nursing degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Postgraduate Certificate in operating room nursing or equivalent required.
• 5 years of recent hospital experience.
• 2 years of perioperative experience in an acute hospital setting.
• CPN(C) certification preferred.
• Membership with ORNAC and RNAO preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care and support to patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to ensure patient-centered care.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional development and adherence to hospital policies.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate Certificate in OR Nursing

CPN(C) certification

ORNAC membership

RNAO membership

Job description

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.Land acknowledgement:Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.Who you are:You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courageYou are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standardYou are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skillsClosing Date: November 6, 2026What you bring to Oak Valley Health:Current Certificate of Registration with the College of NursesRN with undergraduate nursing degree preferred or equivalent appropriate and applicable experiencePostgraduate Certificate in operating room nursing or equivalent requiredCurrent BCLS certification5 years of recent hospital experience2 years of recent perioperative experience in an acute hospital settingExperience in a minimally invasive surgical setting is an assetCanadian Nurses Association Certification as CPN(C) preferredMembership with the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC)Membership with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)Ability to act as a resource and role modelAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to embrace ongoing change and innovationsExcellent physical assessment skillsProficient computer skillsFamiliar with professional and hospital standards, guidelines, and proceduresDemonstrated commitment to a patient/family-centered care environmentDemonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independentlyWell-developed communication, interpersonal, and teaching skillsExcellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritizeEvidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education, and leadership experienceDemonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standardsDemonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization-related policies, health and safety legislation, and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as requiredWork Schedule:Shifts: 8 hours, Days, evenings, weekends, holidays, on callPlease note schedules may change due to operational needs.Compensation:BAND JRange:$41.18 - $59.03Who we are:Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations and include Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and our Reactivation Care Centre. Across our hospitals and the RCC we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?Oak Valley Health diversity statementOak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 2023. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI.Learn more about our Honoured to care culture:https://youtu.be/PV2TybgOqvA