Registered Practical Nurse - Operating Room

Union: SEIU
New or Replacement:
Replacement
Site:
Toronto General Hospital
Department:
Operating Room

Reports to:

Nurse Manager
Wage Range : $37.92 - $38.73 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)

Hours:

37.5 Hours per Week

Shifts:

Rotating Shifts, Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends
Status:
Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date :
November 5, 2026
The Operating Room at TGH is comprised of 21 Operating Theatres as well as the Multi Purpose OR (MPOR) a Translational Research Image Guided OR (TRIGOR) and Organ Regenerative Laboratory (ORL) and encompasses a wide variety of surgical services including Cardiovascular, Thoracic, General Surgery, Gyne Oncology, Urology, Head and Neck and Plastics. There is also a Robotic program in some of the specialties.

Priority program includes Cardiovascular, Surgical Oncology and Transplantation. There is an ECHMO program to support patients with ARLS as well as VAD program;
Minimally Invasive Surgery and Living Related Donor program.
Every Operating Room is equipped with a computer where nurses can retrieve web-based resources and document their perioperative nursing care. The majority of patients are adults requiring surgery on the inpatient or outpatient basis. Many of our patients are highly acute and have complex conditions ( transplant, cardiovascular and surgical oncology).
Perioperative Nursing at Toronto General Hospital is recognized for its patient and family centered approach and for its excellence in providing continuity of care to our patients. Our Nurses are provided with a variety of exciting educational and professional development opportunities.
Duties   Contributing to the patient assessment process
Implementing patient care plan that include performing and/or providing assistance that include a limited range of strategies and interventions, collaborating with other members of the multi-disciplinary health care team
Acting as patient advocate
Contributing to the smooth functioning of the department
Attending seminars and workshops to facilitate personal and professional growth
Performs the duties of the scrub nurse consistent with the job description as assigned
Performing other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned.
Qualifications   Completion of a recognized Operating Room (Perioperative) course required
Current Operating Room experience 2-4 years required
Completion of college, or other approved Registered Practical Nursing program
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work as a team member
Demonstrated good manual dexterity
Ability to work under pressure
Why join UHN?
Competitive offer packages
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplac