Post anaesthesia care nursing course completion required
Completion of post degree operating room course mandatory
Current IV certification
BCLS certification maintained throughout employment
ACLS and PALS certification preferred
Critical Care experience within the last two years is advantageous
Knowledge of ORNAC/OPANA/NAPAN standards of practice
Responsibilities
Provide quality nursing care to patients in the surgical services unit
Maintain competence through ongoing education and demonstrate proof of participation
Participate in CNO quality assurance programs
Contribute to hospital-wide quality improvement and risk management initiatives
Model and promote a patient-centered environment within the unit
Collaborate effectively with staff, patients, and families
Benefits
Temporary full-time position with the potential for extension
Engagement in professional development opportunities
Opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital environment
Participation in quality assurance programs
Union membership with ONA for additional support
Full Job Description
Position : Registered Nurse • SS Float • OR/PACU • Primarily Operating Room
Competition : 2026-291 (Existing)
Status : Temporary Full Time (up to 3 months with possible extension)
Department : Surgical Services
Union: ONA
Salary: $41.15 -$58.98 /Hour
Position summary:
Reporting to the program manager, the registered nurse in the surgical services unit is responsible for the provision of quality nursing care to a patient or group of patients. The provision of such nursing care is expected to be within the standards of nursing practice (CNO) and the standards of the nursing unit.
The registered nurse is expected to maintain competence and skills through on-going participation in provided continuing education and will be able to demonstrate proof of such participation. The registered nurse actively participates in CNO quality assurance program.
The registered nurse participates in service and hospital-wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centered environment and that contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.
Requirements:
Education and experience:
Registered nurse and current member in good standing of the college of nurses of Ontario
Post anaesthesia care nursing course required
Post degree operating room course required
IV certification required
BCLS required and maintained throughout employment
ACLS and PALS certification preferred
Critical Care experience within the last two years preferred
Knowledge of ORNAC/OPANA/NAPAN standards of practice required
Skills and abilities:
Excellent assessment skills
Demonstrated surgical nursing knowledge
Demonstrated good organizational and problem-solving skills in stressful situations
Demonstrated good interpersonal skills with an ability to work well and effectively with a variety of staff, patients and family
Good communication skills, both oral and written
Demonstrated ability to work well independently with minimal supervision
Demonstrated competence in the administration of medication
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
