Registered Nurse, OR

Reference #01133 PostedWednesday, July 22nd, 2026 at 10:10am ScopePublic Applications Accepted PositionRegistered NurseDepartmentORVacancyYesTermPermanent Part TimePay$40.24 - $57.68 as per the ONA Collective Agreement

VALUES AND COMMITMENT

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

LOCATION AND ABOUT NHH

ROLE OVERVIEW

The successful incumbent will meet the requirements of the position description for “Registered Nurse” and act as a team member with specific responsibility for performance of professional nursing care to a patient or group of patients as assigned. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, the OR RN performs duties as practiced in accordance with the ORNAC standards for perioperative nursing and NAPANc standards for perianethesia care

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
• Minimum 3 years recent clinical experience in Critical Care Area (ED, ICU, or Surgical Services) required
• Recent clinical experience in the OR or PACU/ Day Surgery within the last 2 years required
• Completion of a ORNAC certified Perioperative and a NAPANc certified PeriAnesthesia course required
• Ability to take on-call on a rotating basis is required—must be within 20 minutes driving distance from Hospital
• The staff will respond to the call immediately. The staff will come to the Surgical Suite and be prepared for the surgery within 30 minutes of receiving the call (NPR-X010)
• Demonstrated excellent organization and problem-solving skills
• Experience in working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Critical thinking ability
• Thorough understanding of the Surgical Safety Checklist
• Flexibility in work hours
• Participation in committee work or task groups
• Able to work in PACU and the Day Surgery areas
• Competent in all necessary special skills including initiating I.V., competent in delegated medical acts including defibrillation and administration of life saving medications

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work in an active, rapidly changing, stressful environment with multiple demands
• Ability to make decisions and prioritize effectively
• Ability to focus on complex instructions and tasks in an environment with many distractions
• Intense visual concentration required for processing doctor’s orders, carrying out medication administration routines and interpreting electronic physiological monitoring equipment
• Physical ability to lift, pull, push, carry, reach and physically support patients with assistance, as required
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time with repetitive bending

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.

Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.

We thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.