Registered Nurse - Operating Room

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union:  ONA TW
New or Replacement Position:  Replacement

Number of Vacancies : 3
Site:
Toronto Western Hospital
Department:  Operating Room

Reports to:

Nurse Manager

Hours:

37.5 hours per week
Salary: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable)

Shifts:

Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends/Holidaysh, h, h, h, h
Status:
Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date:
September 8, 2026
Position Summary  As a member interprofessional Team, the REGISTERED NURSE practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.
The Operating Room at TWH has 17 OR Suites and 2 Block Rooms for Regional Anesthesia. The OR has the unique ability to provide technologically advanced investigations and treatment in image guided brain and spinal surgery. Many opportunities for additional education throughout the year including the Krembil Nursing Awards.
The majority of patients require the following types of practice:
Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Hand and Plastic Surgery
General Surgery
Urology Surgery
Ophthalmology Surgery
Robotics
Duties   Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN.
Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.
Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession.
Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care.
Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.
The majority of our patients require the following: neurosurgery, spinal surgery, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, hand and plastic surgery, urological surgery and ophthalmic surgery.
Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required.
Flexible and able to work effectively and efficiently within a interdisciplinary patient care team.
Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and decision making skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Excellent computer skills.
BScN degree or equivalent.
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