Registered Practical Nurse - Operating Room - Temporary Full-Time 2026-17666 (2026-17666)

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is seeking an experienced Registered Practical Nurse for operating room care. The successful candidate will provide primary care to OR patients, perform assessments, interventions, patient education and advocacy, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to uphold patient-focused care.

Candidates must hold Ontario registration, current B.C.L.S., and have post-graduate OR training with OR experience.

Qualifications

• Current Ontario Registration with College of Nurses is required.
• B.C.L.S. Certificate is required.
• Post-graduate OR certificate completed is required.
• Current or recent OR experience is required.
• Physical assessment course is required.
• Working knowledge of aseptic technique is expected.
• Ability to make decisions and work under stress is required.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge of person-centred care approach and principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care for Operating Room patients.
• Perform assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support patient-focused care.

Skills

Ontario Registration

B.C.L.S. Certificate

OR Certificate

OR Experience

Aseptic Technique

Decision Making under Stress

Interpersonal & Communication

Person-Centred Care

Education

Ontario Registration with College of Nurses

B.C.L.S. Certificate

Post-graduate OR Certificate

Job description

Summary Of Duties

Responsible for primary care of Operating Room patients. The main functions of the RPN include, but are not limited to: assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy. The RPN supports the Philosophy of Patient-Focused Care concept and principles and the Mission and Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The RPN works closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Summary Of Duties

Responsible for primary care of Operating Room patients. The main functions of the RPN include, but are not limited to: assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy. The RPN supports the Philosophy of Patient-Focused Care concept and principles and the Mission and Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The RPN works closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications/Skills

• Current Ontario Registration with College of Nurses
• Current B.C.L.S. Certificate
• Completion of post-graduate O.R. certificate
• Current or recent O.R. experience required
• Physical assessment course required
• Working knowledge of Aseptic Technique
• Ability to make decisions and work under stress
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of person centred care approach and principles