Registered Nurse, Operating Room

About The Ottawa Hospital

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones. Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Temporary position until approximately November 28, 2026.

Days, 8 hour shifts.

• Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Post graduate operating room course completed within the last six (6) months with three months working in an acute care setting OR currently working within an acute care operating room environment with three months of experience working in an operating room;
• Current BCLS;
• Demonstrated ability with and knowledge of AIDET and other clinical tactics;
• Demonstrates knowledge of Operating Room Nursing principles and practices, and knowledge of Operating Room surgical procedures and equipment;
• Ability to function effectively as a team member in a work environment requiring precision, accuracy, quick response and collaborative approaches;
• Demonstrates the ability to function effectively in a physically demanding workplace;
• Demonstrates the ability to acquire additional skills to function effectively in an Operating Room nursing role;
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Identifies a commitment to personal continuing education activities;
• Skilled user in a computer technology environment;
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

• BSc.N.;
• CPN (C) designation;
• Continuing Education programs/courses in Operating Room Nursing;
• Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact