RPN OR

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand River Hospital in Kitchener is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Registered Practical Nurse for the Operating Room. The RPN will work as part of the OR team, scrub for surgeries, and help maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and staff.

Requirements include current College of Nurses of Ontario registration, CPR certification, and an accredited operating room course, with OR experience preferred. The posting runs Oct 26–31 and location is WRHN Midtown.

Qualifications

• Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario.
• One year Operating Room experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Accredited Operating Room course required.
• Ability to adapt to various clinical settings.
• Care for diverse patient populations.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Reliable and dependable with good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Interact with patients, families, health professionals and other health care providers.
• Scrub for a variety of surgeries.
• Contribute to ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Reliability

Ability to work in high-stress env

Education

Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Job description

Welcome to health care that soars above. Welcome to WRHN.

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy

Operating Room

Position

Temporary Full Time Registered Practical Nurse Until Approximately5/28/2027

Posting Period

October 26 - October 31

Hours of Work

Days, Evenings, Weekends, and On Call

Location

• WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)
• CA:ON:Kitchener
• 835 King Street West,Kitchener,ON,N2G 1G3,CA

Position Summary

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) functions as part of the Operating Room team. The RPN is required to interact with patients, families, health professionals and other health care providers. Ability to scrub for a variety of surgeries. Contribute to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors

Position Requirements

• Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario
• One year Operating Room experience preferred
• CPR certification required
• Accredited Operating Room course required
• Ability to adapt to a variety of clinical settings
• Ability to provide care to a diverse patient population varying in age, illness, and acuity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills
• Must be reliable and dependable
• Ability to work in high stress and physically demanding environment Good attendance record required

Diversity and Inclusion

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

Salary

CAD 35.70-38.15