Registered Practical Nurse - Operating Room

Brant Community Healthcare System; Brantford; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education fund

HOOPP Pension Plan

Flexible schedules

Discounted onsite parking

24/7 on-call support

Job summary

The Brant Community Healthcare System is seeking a dedicated RN to join the Operating Room team in Brantford, Ontario. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care in the OR and support PACU and Day Surgery to ensure safe, high-quality patient experiences.

Requirements include an accredited nursing degree, active CNO registration, BCLS, post-grad OR training, and at least 1 year OR experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college nursing program.
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Completion of post-grad Operating Room course required.
• Minimum of one (1) year current Operating Room experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care in the operating room.
• Support PACU and Day Surgery as part of the interprofessional team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and staff to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuing education and evidence-based practice.
• Deliver exceptional patient and family-centred care in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Conflict resolution

Customer service

Attendance reliability

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7- you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
• Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Operating Room, PACU and Day Surgery, the successful applicant will be responsible for comprehensive nursing care in the operating room and must meet the following criteria:

Mandatory Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college nursing program
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Completion of post‑grad Operating Room course required
• Minimum of one (1) year current Operating Room experience required.

Mandatory Competencies

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a team focus
• Self directed individual with the ability to work both independently and in partnership with members of the inter professional team
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and personal development in nursing
• Creative problem solver with a solution focus and patient friendly approach
• Demonstrates commitment to exceptional customer service with patients, families, staff, colleagues and community partners
• Proven critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask and set priorities in a rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to establish positive and proactive work relationships with external partners
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record

Preferred Competencies

• Member of RPNAO
• Ability to be a coach, teacher and mentor to colleagues and students
• Demonstrated competence in patient assessment and care planning

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier‑free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code‑protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability‑related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.