Registered Practical Nurse - Operating Room - Temporary Full-Time (2026-175)

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education funding

Student loan forgiveness (CGMH rural)

HOOPP pension

4% vacation in lieu

14% in lieu of benefits

8-hour shifts

Job summary

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to join the Operating Room team on a temporary full-time basis (about 7 months). You will support patients through the perioperative journey, provide scrubbing support, and contribute to a state-of-the-art surgical environment.

The role offers opportunities for ongoing education funding and a defined benefit pension through HOOPP, with on-call and 8-hour shift patterns including days and nights.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Current BCLS.
• Scrubbing competence in all surgical services.
• Minimum of two years RPN experience in acute care.
• Completion of post-diploma Perioperative Nursing Certificate Program.
• IV Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care within the RPN scope in Surgical Services.
• Support patients during their perioperative journey, including pre-op teaching and prep.
• Assist the surgical team in the OR, including scrub duties during procedures.
• Deliver post-operative care, including Level II recovery support and discharge education.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for ongoing patient care.
• Promote patient recovery and well-being through nursing interventions.
• Adhere to College of Nurses of Ontario standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other professionals.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Perioperative care

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

BCLS

IV certification

Acute care experience

Education

Post-diploma Perioperative Nursing Certificate

Tools

Meditech Expanse

Job description

Detailed Job Description

Registered Practical Nurse

Surgical Services - Operating Room

Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (approximately 7 months)

Reports to: Manager, Perioperative & Obstetrics Services

SEIU

Reason for Posting: Temporary backfill

Hours of Work: 8-hour shifts, days, nights & weekends, including on-call

Rate of Pay: $37.604 - $39.020 per hour

Join Our Inspired Team! The Opportunity:

We need a Registered Practical Nurse to join our Operating Room team! You want to be part of our Operating Room because you'll work be part of a supportive and collaborative culture that values learning and development, and contribute to exceptional patient care in a state-of-the‑art surgical environment. In this role, you will get to support patients throughout their perioperative journey, make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and experiences, expand your clinical knowledge through ongoing training and professional development, and much more!

Why Choose Us!

We invest in our Team. As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will earn $37.604 - $39.020 per hour.

Beyond Your Hourly Wage You Will Also Enjoy

• Access to funding to support education that you want to pursue
• As a Registered Practical Nurse, you are eligible for student loan forgiveness as CGMH is considered a rural hospital
• Join HOOPP a defined benefit contribution pension plan
• Time away from work matters. This position would earn 4% vacation in lieu
• Your health and wellness are important. We offer 14% in lieu of benefits (with or without HOOPP + 10%)
• At this time, this opportunity is scheduled 8-hour shifts

As The Successful Applicant, You Will Do The Following

• Provide patient-centered care within the Registered Practical Nurse scope of practice in the Surgical Services department
• Support patients throughout their perioperative journey, including pre-operative teaching and surgical preparation
• Assist the surgical team in the Operating Room, including scrub duties during procedures
• Deliver post-operative care, including Level II recovery support and discharge education
• Assist in the assessment, treatment, and ongoing care of patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Promote patient health, recovery, and well-being through supportive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing interventions
• Contribute to safe, effective, and compassionate patient care while adhering to College of Nurses of Ontario standards and best practices
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to achieve positive patient outcomes

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
• Current BCLS
• Scrubbing competence in all surgical services
• Minimum of two years RPN experience in acute care
• Completion of post-diploma Perioperative Nursing Certificate Program
• IV Certification

Preferred

• Recent experience in a perioperative setting
• Meditech Expanse

Alignment with our Values

We are committed to our values:

• BeKind- fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction
• Support Each Other- working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients
• Lead by Example- setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism
• Keep Growing- embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs

Join Tomorrow’s Team Today: Shape the Future of Care in South Georgian Bay at CGMH!

Today CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving 74,000+ residents and 3.5M annual visitors. With a team of 1,200+ dedicated professionals, we deliver high‑quality care across emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, mental health, and more.

Tomorrow’s Hospital is under Development and are working towards an opening day in 2033. Joining our team now means you have input on the Hospital’s design, workflows, and equipment. Learn more here.

Learn more about our Strategic Plan here.