Registered Practical Nurse - Operating Room

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Health Network in Toronto is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to join the Operating Room team at Toronto Western Hospital. The role involves contributing to patient assessment, care planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced surgical environment.

You will provide scrub nurse duties, support various surgical specialties, and participate in ongoing education. The position offers 37.5 hours weekly, with shifts including days, evenings, nights,

Qualifications

• Registered Practical Nurse with current Ontario registration.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
• Able to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the patient assessment process.
• Implement care plans and provide assistance across a range of interventions.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary health care team.
• Act as patient advocate and support departmental operations.
• Attend seminars/workshops for growth.
• Perform scrub nurse duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Dexterity

Under pressure

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

RPN diploma

Operating room nursing course

Job description

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union:

CUPE TW

New or Replacement Position:

Replacement

Number of Vacancies:

2

Site:

Toronto Western Hospital - 399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8

Department:

Operating Room

Reports to:

Nurse Manager

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Salary:

$38.77 to $39.60 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:

September 10, 2026

Position Summary

As a member interprofessional Team, the REGISTERED PRACTICAL 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

• Contributing to the patient assessment process
• Implementing patient care plans that include performing and/or providing assistance that include a limited range of strategies and interventions
• Collaborating with other members of the multi-disciplinary health care team
• Acting as patient advocate; contributing to the smooth functioning of the department
• Attending seminars and workshops to facilitate personal and professional growth
• Performs the duties of the scrub nurse consistent with the job description as assigned; performing other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse 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.
• Demonstrated good manual dexterity
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Completion of college, or other approved Registered Practical Nursing program including practicum experience
• Completion of recognized certificated operating room nursing course.

Additional Information

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.