Registered Practical Nurse - OR (GMCH) #2026-181

whca; Fergus; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus, ON is seeking a Casual Registered Practical Nurse for the Operating Room. The role requires current CNO registration, BCLS, OR course, and at least 2 years' experience in OR/Day Surgery/Endoscopy.

The position includes on-call/standby shifts, with duties spanning the OR, PACU, Endoscopy, and Day Surgery. The hospital emphasizes collaborative, multidisciplinary care and a respectful workplace.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Current BCLS certification.
• Successful completion of an Accredited Operating Room Course/Certification.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Operating Room/Day Surgery and Endoscopy.
• Must be available for on-call/standby shifts as scheduled and meet callback requirements.
• IV Therapy Course (or within scope).
• Cardiac Monitoring / Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (or willingness to obtain within 3 months).
• Demonstrated Physical Assessment skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate success working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Lifelong learner.
• Must demonstrate successfully working in a team environment.
• Satisfactory performance and attendance required.
• Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date.
• Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired.

Responsibilities

• Standard Operating Room, PACU, Endoscopy, Day Surgery hours: Monday - Friday as required with regular standby rotation including call backs.
• Must be able to respond to on-call within a specified timeframe.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Lifelong learner

Education

CNO registration

Job description

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE – OPERATING ROOM (CASUAL)

GROVES MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

This position is unionized with UNIFOR, Local 1106.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
  
• Current BCLS certification
• Successful completion of an Accredited Operating Room Course/Certification
• Minimum 2 years experience working in the Operating Room/Day Surgery and Endoscopy
• Must be available to take on call/ standby shifts as scheduled and meet the call back requirements
• IV Therapy Course (or up to scope)
• Cardiac Monitoring / Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (or willingness to obtain within 3 months)
• Demonstrated Physical Assessment skills
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate success working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting
• Demonstrated lifelong learner
• Must demonstrate successfully working in a team environment
• Satisfactory performance and attendance required
• Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
• Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired

HOURS:

• Standard Operating Room, PACU, Endoscopy, Day Surgery hours: Monday - Friday as required and a regular monthly minimum rotation of stand by including call backs.
  
• Must be able to respond to on call within a specified timeframe.

SALARY:

• $37.69 to $39.17 per hour

Groves Memorial Community Hospital strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

Groves Memorial Community Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.