Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Peterborough Regional Health Centre; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility in Peterborough is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room. The RN will provide comprehensive care and support for surgical patients. Candidates must have a current certification, communication, and interpersonal skills. This role offers numerous benefits including a pension program and health and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Vacation and Benefits

Pension program with matching employer contribution

Health and Wellness programs

Learning fund for educational development

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Post graduate OR course or Perioperative Nursing Certificate preferred.
• Recent OR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to patients in the Operating Room.
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and planning.
• Deliver intra-operative interventions and post-operative evaluations.

Skills

Good verbal and written communications skills

Good interpersonal skills

Demonstrated knowledge of OR environment, procedures, instruments and equipment

Psychomotor dexterity

Good teaching and leadership skills

Good organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Post graduate OR course or Perioperative Nursing Certificate

Current BCLS

Job description

Position: Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room

Department: Surgical Services

Position Status: Part-time Permanent

Union: ONA

Number of Positions: 1

Location: On site

Language: English

The PRHC Difference:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.

With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.

PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers

As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.

PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

Top Benefits and Perks:

• Vacation and Benefits
• Pension program with matching employer contribution
• Health and Wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, travel discounts, etc.)
• Learning fund for educational development

HOURS OF WORK:

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The RN, as one of the providers of health care, has a unique role in promoting health, in preventing illness, and in helping clients attain and maintain the highest level of health possible. S/he is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients, with predictable and unpredictable outcomes who may or may not be clinically stable. The RN practices in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Professional Standards.

The scope of the Operating Room nursing practice takes in those nursing activities that assist the individual surgical patient in a conscious or unconscious state. These activities are directed toward providing continuity of care through pre-operative assessment and planning, intra-operative intervention and post-operative evaluation.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Post graduate OR course or Perioperative Nursing Certificate and recent OR experience preferred
• Current BCLS

WHO YOU ARE:

• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of OR environment, procedures, instruments and equipment
• Psychomotor dexterity that demonstrates a potential to perform complex skills in limited time periods
• Demonstrated ability to deal with personal stress and stressful situations in a constructive manner
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated accountability and responsibility
• Good teaching and leadership skills
• Good organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member
• Available to work all shifts and standby
• Demonstrated interest in continuing education
• Basic computer skills

OUR COMMITMENT:

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, black, racialized, women, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.