Unit Aide, Operating Room

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Humber River Health is seeking a Unit Aide to support the Operating Room team. This permanent part-time role involves 8-hour rotating shifts including days, evenings and weekends at the Wilson Site.

You will stock areas, manage supplies, assist with urgent requests, and coordinate with SPD/EVS for instrument and supply needs. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities to contribute to a high‑performing OR environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Two years of recent hospital medical/surgical supply experience.
• Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) or Sterile Supply Processing certificate is required.
• Working knowledge of medical supplies is required.
• Surgical experience is a strong asset.
• Able to handle physical requirements of the job (lift 25–30 pounds repeatedly).
• Excellent attendance and discipline-free record required.
• Equity, diversity and inclusion principles are valued.

Responsibilities

• Stock areas and supply carts; replace linen and isolation supplies.
• Maintain inventory of sterile and unsterile supplies for units.
• Assist with collection of urgent supplies and medications from pharmacy or equipment.
• Other stocking duties as assigned.
• Coordinate with SPD, EVS and Stores for additional supplies.
• Transport clean/soiled linen and medical supplies.
• Ensure Bays have a clean stretcher; assist with pre-op way finding.
• Report broken equipment to Biomedical Engineering or Maintenance as needed.
• Help volunteers navigate patients in the Operating Room.

Skills

Medical supplies knowledge

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

MDR or Sterile Supply Processing certificate

Job description

Position Profile

Humber River Health. Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today.

Humber River Health is a multi-site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and operates Hennick Humber Hospital, along with its Finch and Church campuses, supported by more than 5,000 employees, approximately 800 physicians, and over 600 volunteers.

Hennick Humber Hospital is North America's first fully digital hospital. Through robotics and advanced technology, patients benefit from less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays. A custom combination of technology and clinical expertise supports a reimagined model of care focused on safety, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Its digital ecosystem includes automated laboratory services, medication management robotics, electronic health records, a Command Centre, computerized physician order entry, bedside computer terminals, and surgical tracking systems that keep families informed in real time.

These innovations enhance communication, improve efficiency, and create a more connected experience for patients and families.

This transformation has been made possible through the dedication of Humber's staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they are united by a shared belief: the power to transform healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With strong teams and a commitment to continuous improvement, Humber River Health continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today.

Right now we are looking for a Unit Aide to work with our Operating Room Team .

Employment Status: Permanent Part Time Hours of Work: 8 hour rotating shifts, including days, evenings and weekends - subject to change as per Article 3 - Management Rights. Location: Humber River Health - Wilson Site Labour Group: NOWU Service Reporting Relationship: Manager, Operating Room Hourly Rate: $27.758 - $28.306

Position Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the areas and Supply carts are stocked, replacing linen, isolation supplies, etc.


• Maintaining an established inventory of sterile and unsterile supplies for the units.


• Assiting with collection of urgent supplies and medications from pharmacy or equipment as needed.


• Other stocking duties as assigned.


• Contacting SPD, EVS and or Stores for additional supplies if necessary


• Transporting clean/soiled linen, medical surgical /supplies, specimens etc.


• Ensuring that all empty Bays are equipped with a clean stretcher


• Assisting surgical and plastic clinic patients with way finding to pre-operative change rooms


• Notifying manager/designate about broken equipment repairs or replacement and initiating the reporting and transportation of broken equipment to Biomedical Engineering or Maintenance as required


• Working with the volunteers in navigating patients in the Operating Room department

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.


• Two years of recent related hospital medical/surgical supply experience required.


• Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) or Sterile Supply Processing certificate is required


• Working knowledge of medical supplies required.


• Surgical experience is a strong asset.


• Able to handle physical requirements of the job (ability to lift 25-30 pounds repeatedly).


• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.


• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are delivering Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today. We are proud to have been recognized as a part of Greater Toronto's Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to staff, physician and volunteer engagement. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do - and to address systemic barriers - we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.