Registered Practical Nurse - Operating Room

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Salary

$35.365 - $ 35.970

Schedule

Days, Evenings (with on-call), Weekends & Holidays

Shift

8 hrs

Expected Average Number of Hours 15 hours per week ( not a guarantee of hours )

Position Summary

As a key member of the Perioperative Services department, we are searching for a part-time scrub RPN position to work various shifts in the Operating Room and Cystoscopy Clinic. The successful incumbent must be available to be on-call for nights. The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Skills and Qualifications

• Laser certification required
• Successful completion of the RPN Operating Room nursing certificate required
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Knowledge of keyboarding and Meditech system modules an asset
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required
• College of Nurses of Ontario Certificate of Registration in good standing required
• Recent experience in the Operating Room required
• Current BCLS certification required
• RPN Diploma or equivalent required
• Commitment to customer service and teamwork

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace. All reasonable accommodation will be made to support participation in the recruitment process. Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome all applicants, including but not limited to all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants may make requests for accommodations at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process by contacting Human Resources.

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.