Licensed practical nurse operating room

Job summary

Provide perioperative care before, during, and after surgical procedures, including preparing operating rooms and equipment, supporting patient positioning and transfers, and helping maintain a sterile environment. Monitor and document patient care, report changes in condition, follow safety and infection-prevention standards, and collaborate with the surgical and interdisciplinary care teams.

Job details

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Operating Room (OR) | White Rock, BC About Us Russell Tobin is a leading workforce solutions provider connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding career opportunities across Canada. We are committed to supporting healthcare professionals with flexible contract opportunities while helping healthcare facilities meet their staffing needs. Position Summary: Russell Tobin is seeking experienced and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) with Operating Room (OR) experience for a travel contract opportunity in White Rock, British Columbia. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative teams to provide safe, high-quality patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. Key Responsibilities: Provide perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. Prepare operating rooms, surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies for procedures. Assist the surgical team in maintaining a sterile environment throughout operations. Support patient positioning, preparation, and transfer according to surgical and safety protocols. Monitor patients pre- and post-operatively and report changes in condition to the care team. Perform documentation related to patient care, surgical procedures, and equipment usage. Adhere to infection prevention, sterilization, and workplace safety standards. Collaborate with surgeons, Registered Nurses, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Ensure compliance with organizational policies, professional standards, and best practices in perioperative care. Qualifications: Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Minimum 1 year of recent Operating Room (OR) experience. Current BLS Certification. Perioperative or surgical nursing experience preferred. Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment. Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and quality care. Compensation & Travel Benefits Pay Rate: CAD $38 - $50 per hour Facility-Provided Accommodation Round-Trip Airfare Reimbursement Paid Travel Time (up to 7.5 hours each way) 24/7 Recruiter Support Potential Contract Extensions Opportunity to gain valuable perioperative experience in British Columbia Position Details: Assignment Length: October 12 -November 30 (extension Potential) Location: White Rock Br,itish Columbia Schedule & Shifts: Full-time hours; Day, Evening, and Night shifts based on facility requirements Job Type: Contract | Travel Nursing Connect With Us Email: robin.singh@russelltobin.com Contact: 587-205-0473 Equal Opportunity Statement: Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision-making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local law.

What you’ll do

Provide perioperative care before, during, and after surgical procedures, including preparing operating rooms and equipment, supporting patient positioning and transfers, and helping maintain a sterile environment. Monitor and document patient care, report changes in condition, follow safety and infection-prevention standards, and collaborate with the surgical and interdisciplinary care teams.

Requirements

Applicants must hold active Licensed Practical Nurse registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives, have at least one year of recent operating room experience, and hold current BLS certification. Perioperative or surgical nursing experience is preferred, along with strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills and a commitment to patient safety.

Benefits

• Facility-Provided Accommodation
• Round-Trip Airfare Reimbursement
• Paid Travel Time
• 24/7 Recruiter Support
• Potential Contract Extensions

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred
• Infection Prevention · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Perioperative Nursing
• Operating Room Experience
• Patient Care
• Operating Room Preparation
• Surgical Equipment Preparation
• Sterile Technique
• Patient Positioning and Transfer
• Preoperative and Postoperative Monitoring
• Clinical Documentation
• Infection Prevention
• Sterilization
• Workplace Safety
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Communication
• Organization
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare

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