Registered Practical Nurse - Operating Room

Union: CUPE TW
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Number of Vacancies: 2
Site: Toronto Western Hospital - 399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8
Department:  Operating Room  
Reports to:  Nurse Manager 
Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Salary: $38.77 to $39.60 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable)  
Shifts: Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends/Holidays 0730-1530h, 0930-1730h, 1000-1800h, 1530-2330h, 2330-0730h
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: May 14, 2026

Position Summary

As a member interprofessional Team, the REGISTERED PRACTICAL 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

• Contributing to the patient assessment process
• Implementing patient care plans 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.