Registered Practical Nurse – Operating Room #374-26

Categories: Nursing|Service Location(s): Owen Sound Types: Full Time DEPARTMENT: OPERATING ROOM LOCATION: OWEN SOUND UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE STATUS: FULL-TIME REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT WAGE RATE: $37.071 – $38.157 Reporting to the Manager, the RPN in the Operating Room assesses perioperative patient needs, performs activities that demonstrate nursing accountability safely and adequately provides and utilizes equipment and supplies based on need and evaluates patient outcomes. Qualifications Required: Current Registration with the Ontario College of Nurses Successful completion of the Operating Room certificate (and preferably at least two years of OR experience) Ability to scrub in all services Knowledge of the current ORNAC standards Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment Ability to function as a team member Ability to be flexible and adaptable to flex time to meet unit’s need Proven verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated problem solving, decision making and organizational skills Ability to respond to urgent/emergency situations Must be willing to take call and be available to reach the hospital within 20 minutes Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

The RPN in the Operating Room assesses perioperative patient needs and performs nursing activities safely. They also evaluate patient outcomes and utilize equipment and supplies based on need.

Candidates must have current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses and successful completion of the Operating Room certificate, preferably with at least two years of OR experience. They should also demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

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• Current Registration with the Ontario College of Nurses
• Operating Room Certificate
• Scrub in All Services
• Knowledge of ORNAC Standards
• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Organizational Skills
• Emergency Response
• Call Availability
• Satisfactory Performance Record
• Patient Safety Advocacy

Minimum education

Trade certificate

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 14, 2026