Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Universityhealthnetwork; Toronto; On-site; CAD 117,912,000 - 169,001,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room to join an interprofessional team delivering compassionate, evidence-based perioperative care across neurosurgery, spine, orthopedic, hand and plastic, general, urology and ophthalmic surgeries.

The OR at Toronto Western Hospital has 17 suites and 2 block rooms, offering ongoing education opportunities and a strong professional practice culture.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• BScN degree or equivalent.
• Completion of recognized certificated operating room nursing course.
• Member of Perioperative Nurse Association.

Responsibilities

• Applying knowledge of nursing science to provide compassionate, collaborative care in the operating room.
• Ensuring practice aligns with professional standards and ethical framework.
• Participating in continuing education to meet patient and profession standards.
• Performing reflective practice and improving care quality.
• Cross-functional responsibilities as assigned.
• The majority of patients require neurosurgery, spine, orthopedic, general, hand/plastic, urology and ophthalmic surgery.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Decision making

Time management

Computer skills

Education

BScN

OR nursing course

CNO registration

Tools

Perioperative Nursing Certificate

Job description

Union: ONA TW

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Number of Vacancies: 2

Site: Toronto Western Hospital

Department: Operating Room

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable)

Shifts: Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends/Holidays 0730-1530h, 0930-1730h, 1000-1800h, 1530-2330h, 2330-0730h

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: October 22, 2026

Position Summary

As a member interprofessional 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.

The Operating Room at TWH has 17 OR Suites and 2 Block Rooms for Regional Anesthesia. The OR has the unique ability to provide technologically advanced investigations and treatment in image guided brain and spinal surgery. Many opportunities for additional education throughout the year including the Krembil Nursing Awards.

The majority of patients require the following types of practice:

• Neurosurgery
• Spine Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Hand and Plastic Surgery
• General Surgery
• Urology Surgery
• Ophthalmology Surgery
• Robotics

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.
• The majority of our patients require the following: neurosurgery, spinal surgery, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, hand and plastic surgery, urological surgery and ophthalmic surgery.

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required.
• Flexible and able to work effectively and efficiently within a interdisciplinary patient care team.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and decision making skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• BScN degree or equivalent.
• Completion of recognized certificated operating room nursing course.
• Member of Perioperative Nurse Association

Why join UHN?

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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.