Surgical Services Registered Nurse (Full-time Permanent)

Lake of the Woods District Hospital; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their Surgical Services team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, supporting both emergency and elective surgical procedures. You will play a crucial role in patient care, from pre-operative assessments to post-anesthesia recovery. The position comes with extensive training, including a certified perioperative course, and the chance to enhance your clinical skills. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive team atmosphere, this role promises to be both rewarding and impactful for those passionate about patient-centered care.

Benefits

3 weeks paid vacation

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Desjardin Group Life Insurance

Extended health benefits

Relocation and accommodation support

Access to staff physiotherapy

Onsite gym

Employee Assistance Program

Staff wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Minimum of two years clinical Med-Surg experience or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the Operating Room and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit.
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and deliver post-operative care.

Skills

Clinical Med-Surg Experience

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

IV Therapy Certification

Perioperative Nursing Certification

PALS Certification

ECG Rhythm Interpretation

Ability to function independently

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Patient Teaching

Education

Current Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Completed Certified Perioperative Program

Job description

Competition Number	2025-ONA-024
Job Type	Full-time Permanent
Hours	1.00 FTE
Classification	RN
Department	Surgical Services
Salary	$39.07 to $56.00 per hour As per ONA Collective Agreement
Closing Date	Friday, May 16, 2025

THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT INTERNAL LAKE OF THE WOODS DISTRICT HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES

Description

The Surgical Services Department at Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) has an opening for a Registered Nurse (RN), where you will play a vital role in the Operating Room (OR) and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). In this multifaceted role, you will provide care to patients undergoing both emergency and elective surgical procedures, contributing to a diverse and engaging clinical experience. LWDH partners with visiting specialists who offer a broad range of surgical services (Orthopedics, General Surgery, Urology, Gynecology, Cataracts, Dental, and Endoscopy), resulting in an exciting and fast-paced team environment. As a member of the Surgical Services team, you will be started in the department working in PACU which entails conducting pre-operative assessments/interventions and delivering compassionate post-operative care to support best recovery outcomes. If not already perioperatively certified, you will be expected to complete an online certified perioperative course which also consists of clinical labs followed by a set orientation to the operating room and its procedures. The course is completed during working hours. This is a unique opportunity to build advanced clinical skills and provide meaningful patient-centered care.

Once fully trained, you will also take part in the department’s on-call rotation which is offered after hours, 7 days/week. There are 2 staff assigned call each day and an On-Call schedule is posted. Shifts are Monday – Friday and currently there are two (2) shifts [0700 – 1500 hrs and 0830 – 1630 hrs]. Staff are rotated between the operating rooms and PACU

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short/long-term disability coverage
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

Qualifications

• Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum of two (2) years clinical Med-Surg experience OR related experience
• Current Certification in BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Current Certification in ACLS required
• PALS certification, ECG Rhythm Interpretation are both assets
• Certification in IV Therapy with proven ongoing competence
• Completed a certified perioperative program
• Certification in perioperative nursing [CPN(C)] preferred
• Willing to commit to 6 months of full-time training
• Ability to function independently
• Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to meet physical and mental requirements in a stressful environment
• Demonstrate knowledge/experience in teaching patients
• Ability to perform assessments of unconscious post-operative patients and manage pain
• Knowledge and experience of First Nations culture an asset
• Able and willing to participate on on-call schedule and respond to calls within 30 minutes
• Reliable attendance record

Please apply through the online application process via https://lwdh.talentpoolbuilder.com/

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.

Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393