Registered Nurse - OR (GMCH) #2026-122

whca; Fergus; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus, Ontario is seeking a temporary part-time Registered Nurse for the Operating Room, Endoscopy, Day Surgery and Recovery areas. You will provide comprehensive nursing care in line with established standards.

The role requires OR, PACU and perioperative experience, rotating duties, teamwork with the interdisciplinary team and readiness for a leadership/charge assignment. Ontario CNO standards apply; ongoing professional development is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Post Graduate Course in Perioperative Nursing required.
• BScN an asset.
• ACLS & PALS certification required or willingness to obtain.
• Post Anesthetic Care Nursing certificate/course or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care in OR, Endoscopy, Day Surgery and PACU.
• Rotate across Surgical Suite areas with scrub and circulating roles.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and demonstrate leadership when needed.
• Uphold evidence-based practice and standards of Operating Room nursing.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Team player

Leadership/charge readiness

Education

BScN

Postgraduate Perioperative Nursing

PACU Nursing certificate

RNAO/CNA membership an asset

Tools

ACLS & PALS certification

Job description

May 28, 2026

GROVES MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

POSTING #2026-122

REGISTERED NURSE – OPERATING ROOM

(TEMPORARY PART TIME)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

A temporary part time Registered Nurse position is available in the Operating Room.

This position will be responsible for comprehensive nursing care within the OR, Endoscopy Suite, Day Surgery, and Recovery Room as established by the standards of nursing practice with the College of Nurses of Ontario and according to policies and procedures as set out by GMCH.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• BScN an asset
• Post Graduate Course in Perioperative Nursing required
• Membership in RNAO and CNA is an asset
• 1-3 years OR experience
• Current BCLS
• Current certificate in ACLS & PALS or willingness to obtain
• Post Anesthetic Care Nursing certificate/course or willingness to obtain
• Prepared to work in all areas of Surgical Suite (Operating Room Scrub and Circulating, Endoscopy, Day Surgery, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit) on a rotating basis
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proven organizational and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to function as an effective interdisciplinary team member
• Ability to assume a leadership/charge role
• Understanding of evidence based practice and standards of Operating Room nursing
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and willingness to actively participate in departmental educational activities
• Satisfactory performance and attendance required
• Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
• Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired

HOURS:

• Standard Operating Room, PACU, Endoscopy, Day Surgery hours: Mon- Friday as required and a regular monthly minimum rotation of stand by including call backs.
• Must be able to respond to on call within a specified timeframe.

SALARY:

• $41.15 - $58.98 per hour

Groves Memorial Community Hospital strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital willendeavourto remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

Groves Memorial Community Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.