Registered Nurse, Operating Room

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario, seeks an OR nurse to join our corporate home site at the Riverside. You will operate in days, 8-hour shifts, and contribute to high-quality patient care in a fast-paced OR environment.

Required credentials include nursing registration in Ontario, recent OR course, BCLS, and strong communication. Proficiency in English (and French) is preferred; a commitment to ongoing education is expected.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Recent operating room course with three months OR experience or current OR experience.
• Current BCLS.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AIDET and other clinical tactics.
• Knowledge of Operating Room nursing principles and equipment.
• Ability to function as a team member with precision and quick response.
• Willingness to acquire additional skills for OR nursing.

Responsibilities

• This role supports operating room nursing in a hospital setting.
• Collaborates with the OR team to ensure patient safety and efficiency during procedures.

Skills

AIDET knowledge

Team player

Strong communication

Clinical skills

English/French (language skills)

Education

BSc.N.

CPN (C)

Operating Room CE courses

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

About The Ottawa Hospital

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

Position Information

This is a corporate position with a home site at the Riverside.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, 8 hour shifts.

• For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change

Basic Requirements

• Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Post graduate operating room course completed within the last six (6) months with three months working in an acute care setting OR currently working within an acute care operating room environment with three months of experience working in an operating room;
• Current BCLS;
• Demonstrated ability with and knowledge of AIDET and other clinical tactics;
• Demonstrates knowledge of Operating Room Nursing principles and practices, and knowledge of Operating Room surgical procedures and equipment;
• Ability to function effectively as a team member in a work environment requiring precision, accuracy, quick response and collaborative approaches;
• Demonstrates the ability to function effectively in a physically demanding workplace;
• Demonstrates the ability to acquire additional skills to function effectively in an Operating Room nursing role;
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Identifies a commitment to personal continuing education activities;
• Skilled user in a computer technology environment;
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSc.N.;
• CPN (C) designation;
• Continuing Education programs/courses in Operating Room Nursing;
• Proficiency in English and French oral expression (level 4 - advanced) and comprehension (level 4 - advanced).

The Ottawa Hospital uses a 5-level language proficiency scale to define the required level of language skills in English and in French for positions at the Hospital, and to evaluate job candidate language skills. Language proficiency requirements are based on the nature of the position and the level of interaction with French and English-speaking clients.

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact [e-mail].