Life at Kensington Health At Kensington Health, we are proud to have built a community where people can bring their full selves to work.

As a not-for-profit, we believe in the work we do every day.

It''s what motivates us, inspires, and propels our bold vision forward: a better life for everyone.

Diversity is at the heart of who we are and at Kensington, we celebrate our differences, knowing that creating safe, inclusive, and equitable spaces in healthcare strengthens our bold vision: building a better life for everyone.

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts are guided by our DEI Strategy as we continuously strive to offer equal opportunities for all.

Our people are what make Kensington Health such a special place to work, learn, and grow and delivering exceptional health care to our community and beyond is what keeps people here for years.

Interested in reimagining community-delivered care with us? Check out our open roles! The Eye Institute at Kensington Health Kensington Eye Institute isa state-of-the-artambulatory eye surgery centre.

We provide world-class, individualized, andtimelycare to patients requiring cataract, glaucoma, retina, and corneal surgery.

Job Overview As a Registered Practical Nurse in the Operating Room, you will deliver perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing ophthalmic surgery.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support safe, efficient surgicalcareand excellent patient outcomes.

Responsibilities Client Driven: Establishes andmaintainsgood relations with professional and non-professional staff, patients, families,volunteersand the community.

Service Excellence: Adheres to the Policies and Procedures of the Kensington Eye Institute.





Delivers patient-centred carein accordance withthe Patients Bill of Rights and organizational standards.

Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative team members to coordinate patient care.

Performsbothcirculating and scrub nurse duties in the operating room based onoperational needs.

Observes strict aseptic techniques throughout each procedure and reports any breaks in technique to the surgeon.

Ensures all equipment is functional before use and removes and reports any malfunctioning equipment.

Provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care as assigned.

Refers issues and concerns to the clinical team and leadersin a timely manner.

Completes other duties as assigned based on operational needs.

Professional People: Seeks educational opportunities and accepts responsibility for own professional growth and development.

Works safely in compliance with accepted safe work practices, procedures, and legislated health and safety standards.

Employees must use and wear required equipment and protective devices, report hazards and incidents, attend required health and safety training, and follow established safe work procedures.

Practices within the RPN scope of practice and established policies and procedures.

Promotes a co-operative working environment.

Innovative Approaches: Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission,Visionand Values of the Kensington Eye Institute.





Contributes clinicalexpertiseto the development and revision of policies, procedures, and practice standards.

Facilitates team building and promotes change and innovative ideas.

Uses scientific knowledge in a systematic approach toidentifyingproblems and in problem solving.

Seeks out opportunities tomaintaincompetency and to continuously learn, taking an active role in continuous quality improvement.

Financial Responsibilities: Supports the budget for KEI and works within its parameters.

Provides input into the need and use of equipment and suppliesrequiredfor patients.

Qualifications: Required: Current General Class (Practising) RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Required: Current BLS certification.

Required: Completion of a perioperative nursing program.

Preferred: ORNAC-approved perioperative nursing program.

Required: Minimum of one year of recent, relevant operating room clinical experience.

Preferred: Acute care experience.

Demonstrated strong work ethic and excellent attendance record.

Ability to cross-traintopre- and post-operative areas, and both in circulating and scrub role.

Willingness to work flexible schedule to meet the needs of patients and the facility.

Kensington Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from equity seeking groups.

Kensington Health is committed to providing reasonable accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

📌 Registered Practical Nurse (Operating Room) (Toronto)
🏢 Kensington Health
📍 Toronto