Registered Nurse - Operating Room

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The University Health Network is seeking a dedicated and skilled REGISTERED NURSE for the Operating Room at Toronto General Hospital. The position involves providing high-quality nursing care, supporting complex surgical procedures, and ensuring patient-centered practices. A chance for professional development and competitive pay awaits in a leading healthcare environment.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Government organization with pension plan

Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts including travel and dining

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Completion of a recognized Operating Room course required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification.

Responsibilities

• Providing compassionate, collaborative, and competent care.
• Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and ethical frameworks.
• Participating in continuing education activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Decision making skills

Problem solving skills

Education

B.Sc.N. preferred

Completion of a recognized Operating Room course required

Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: ONA
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Operating Room
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Wage Range: $39.07 - $56.00 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours:37.5Hours per Week
Shifts:Days/Evenings/Nights & Rotating Shifts
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: June 26, 2025

Position Summary

The Operating Room at TGH is comprised of 21 Operating Theatres as well as the Multi Purpose OR (MPOR) a Translational Research Image Guided OR (TRIGOR) and Organ Regenerative Laboratory (ORL) and encompasses a wide variety of surgical services including Cardiovascular, Thoracic, General Surgery, Gyne Oncology, Urology, Head and Neck and Plastics. There is also a Robotic program in some of the specialties. Priority program includes Cardiovascular, Surgical Oncology and Transplantation. There is an ECHMO program to support patients with ARLS as well as VAD program; Minimally Invasive Surgery and Living Related Donor program.

Every Operating Room is equipped with a computer where nurses can retrieve web-based resources and document their perioperative nursing care. The majority of patients are adults requiring surgery on the inpatient or outpatient basis. Many of our patients are highly acute and have complex conditions ( transplant, cardiovascular and surgical oncology).

Perioperative Nursing at Toronto General Hospital is recognized for its patient and family centered approach and for its excellence in providing continuity of care to our patients. Our Nurses are provided with a variety of exciting educational and professional development opportunities.

As a member multi-disciplinary Team, the REGISTERED NURSE practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

Duties

• Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN.
• Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.
• Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession.
• Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care.
• Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Completion of a recognized Operating Room course required
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
• Excellent decision making and problem solving skills
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification
• B.Sc.N. preferred

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.