Registered Practical Nurse, Operating Room

Peterborough Regional Health Centre; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Ontario seeks an RPN Scrub Technician to efficiently set up procedures and assist the surgical team. Ideal candidates should hold a Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario, have recent OR experience, and demonstrate strong technical abilities. This role offers shifts during days, evenings, nights, and weekends, emphasizing a commitment to inclusive and accessible employment practices.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Recent post-grad OR course.
• Current OR experience (within 1 year).

Responsibilities

• Efficiently set up for each procedure.
• Assist the surgical team during operative procedures.

Skills

Technical ability

Knowledge of OR procedures and equipment

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently and as a team member

Education

Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario

Post-grad OR course

Current BCLS

Job description

THE PRHC DIFFERENCE

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.

With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.

PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers.

As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.

PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

HOURS OF WORK

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

Type of Shifts: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends & Holidays, on call

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The RPN Scrub Technician is responsible for efficiently setting up for each procedure and assisting the surgical team during the operative procedure.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Recent post-grad OR course.
• Current OR experience (within 1 year).
• Current BCLS.
• A-O course would be an asset.

WHO YOU ARE

• Demonstrated technical ability.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OR procedures and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organizational skills to prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated interest in continuing education.

OUR COMMITMENT

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.