Operating Room Unit Assistant

Support surgical teams at WRHN @ Midtown as a temporary full-time Unit Assistant, preparing operating rooms and transporting patients and supplies.

This Unit Assistant 5 position supports assigned patients within the Operating Room. You will assist Nurses, Surgeons, and Anesthetists while maintaining theatre flow and environmental support. The assignment runs approximately until September 30, 2027, with rotating days, evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transport patients and supplies throughout the Operating Room
• Assist with assigned patient care and cleaning duties
• Set up surgical theatres for efficient patient care
• Prepare rooms and sterile supplies for procedures
• Support Nurses, Surgeons, and Anesthetists case by case

Requirements:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Mandatory CPR and OR Attendant course
• MDRD Certification
• Recent Operating Room experience is an asset
• Ability to lift heavily and work independently

Bring communication, collaboration, and prioritization skills to support safe surgical care at WRHN @ Midtown in Kitchener.

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