Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Union: ONA TW
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Number of Vacancies: 5
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: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable)  
Shifts: Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends/Holidays 0730-1530h, 0930-1730h, 1000-1800h, 1530-2330h, 2330-0730h
Status: Temporary Full-Time (12 Month Contract)
Closing Date: April 23, 2026

Position Summary

As a member interprofessional Team, the REGISTERED 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

• Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN.
• Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.
• Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession.
• Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care.
• Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.
• The majority of our patients require the following: neurosurgery, spinal surgery, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, hand and plastic surgery, urological surgery and ophthalmic surgery.