Registered Practical Nurse - Operating Room - Temporary Full-time 2026-19097 (2026-19097)

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to provide primary care for Operating Room patients, delivering assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy within a patient-focused care philosophy.

The RPN will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to uphold the hospital's standards and values, contributing to safe perioperative care in a fast-paced OR setting.

Qualifications

• Current Ontario Registration with College of Nurses.
• Current B.C.L.S. Certificate.
• Post-graduate OR certificate.
• Current or recent OR experience.
• Physical assessment course completed.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care for Operating Room patients, including assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy.
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Ontario registration

BCLS certificate

OR certificate (post-graduate)

OR experience

Physical assessment

Aseptic technique

Decision-making under stress

Interpersonal communication

Person-centred care

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.

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