Registered Practical Nurse - Operating Room - Temporary Full-Time 2026-18794 (2026-18794)

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is seeking an experienced Registered Practical Nurse to provide primary care for Operating Room patients. The role involves assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy in a patient-focused care framework.

You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to support surgical patients through perioperative care. The position requires current Ontario registration, OR experience or recent OR exposure, and competency in aseptic technique, with a

Qualifications

• Must hold current Ontario registration with the College of Nurses.
• Current B.C.L.S. certificate.
• Completion of post-graduate OR certificate.
• Current or recent OR 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.

Education

Current Ontario Registration with College of Nurses

Current B.C.L.S. Certificate

Completion of post-graduate O.R. 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