Registered Practical Nurse - OR (GMCH) #2026-181

Job summary

The Registered Practical Nurse will provide nursing care within the Operating Room, including participation in day surgery and endoscopy procedures. The role requires availability for on-call and standby shifts to meet departmental requirements.

Job details

August 19, 2026 GROVES MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL POSTING #2026-181 REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE – OPERATING ROOM (CASUAL) Two (2) casual RPN opportunities are available in the Operating Room at Groves Memorial Community Hospital. This position is unionized with UNIFOR, Local 1106. QUALIFICATIONS: Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Current BCLS certification Successful completion of an Accredited Operating Room Course/Certification Minimum 2 years experience working in the Operating Room/Day Surgery and Endoscopy Must be available to take on call/ standby shifts as scheduled and meet the call back requirements IV Therapy Course (or up to scope) Cardiac Monitoring / Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (or willingness to obtain within 3 months) Demonstrated Physical Assessment skills Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills Must demonstrate success working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting Demonstrated lifelong learner Must demonstrate successfully working in a team environment Satisfactory performance and attendance required Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired HOURS: Standard Operating Room, PACU, Endoscopy, Day Surgery hours: Monday - Friday as required and a regular monthly minimum rotation of stand by including call backs. Must be able to respond to on call within a specified timeframe. SALARY: $37.69 to $39.17 per hour Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at the following link: https://whca.bamboohr.com/jobs/ INTERNAL applicants please apply with your work email address EXTERNAL applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Groves Memorial Community Hospital strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities. Groves Memorial Community Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

What you’ll do

The Registered Practical Nurse will provide nursing care within the Operating Room, including participation in day surgery and endoscopy procedures. The role requires availability for on-call and standby shifts to meet departmental requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess an accredited Operating Room certification. A minimum of two years of experience in an Operating Room, Day Surgery, or Endoscopy setting is required.

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Registered Practical Nurse
• Operating Room
• IV Therapy
• Cardiac Monitoring
• Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia
• Physical Assessment
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Day Surgery
• Endoscopy
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Cardiac Dysrhythmia
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Health Assessment
• Intravenous Therapy
• Interpersonal Communications
• Lifelong Learning
• Operating Room (OR)
• Surgery

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Registered Practical Nurse
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses