Perioperative Services Attendant Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Nursing

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Union: CUPE - TW Service
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position
:
Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital - 399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8
Department: Perioperative Services
Reports to: Perioperative Services Manager
Hours: hours per week
Wage Range: $ - $ per hour. (Start rate non-negotiable)
Shifts: Variable, Days and Evenings &) One week of evenings every six weeks
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: October 29, 2026

Position Summary

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

Duties

Performing transportation functions, including movement of patients, equipment and supplies

Stocking supplies;

Ensuring necessary inventories are maintained, patient holding area and other designated areas; performing patient focused care and patient assistance functions;

Preparing area’s for surgery by providing responsive team-oriented environmental support/maintenance services for the physical surroundings and equipment within

Performing other indirect patient related duties

Working in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations reporting hazards, deficiencies and contravention’s of the Act, in a timely manner; performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required

Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned and/or required.

Qualifications

Completion of Grade Xll or recognized equivalent.

One (1) year recent experience in a related patient care capacity.

Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language.

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation.

Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (

Knowledge of applicable Hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and practices.

Knowledge of procedures for handling contaminated materials.

Ability to set-up and maintain the equipment, tools and instruments common to the Surgical Services environment, within scope of responsibility.

Must have the ability to work collaboratively as an active participant with others in assisting with the delivery of the care to surgical patients.

Ability to perform responsibilities in a courteous manner.

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