Registered Nurse - OR (GMCH) #2026-141

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

Job summary

GROVES MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL is seeking a temporary part-time Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive nursing care across the OR, Endoscopy Suite, Day Surgery, and Recovery Room in line with College of Nurses of Ontario standards.

The role requires a current CNO registration, 1–3 years OR experience, BCLS, and ACLS/PALS certification or willingness to obtain. Availability for rotating shifts and on-call is expected.

Qualifications

• Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• 1–3 years OR experience.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• ACLS & PALS certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Post Anesthetic Care Nursing certificate/course or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care within the OR, Endoscopy Suite, Day Surgery and Recovery Room as per nursing standards.
• Work in all areas of Surgical Suite on a rotating basis; contribute to interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Leadership/charge experience

Critical-thinking

Education

Post Graduate Course in Perioperative Nursing

BScN asset

Post Anesthetic Care Nursing cert/course or willingness to obtain

Tools

ACLS & PALS certificate

Job description

June 23, 2026

GROVES MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

POSTING #2026-141

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.