Job Number

J1025-0374

Job Title

Registered Practical Nurse, Operating Room

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Location

Pembroke, ON

Job Category

Nursing

Vacancy Type

Replacement

of Open Positions:

1

Department

Operating Room (OR)

Union Group

Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)

Date Posted

June 23, 2026

Closing Date

September 30, 2026

Salary

$37.71 - $39.02/Hour

Job Level

3

Hours/week

37.5

Shift(s)

Monday to Friday, Days (standby hours required)

FTE

1

Site

Main Hospital

Travel Required

Some

Internal ID

P-273-25

Registered Practical Nurses practice as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act, the Public Hospitals Act, and the Standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). In keeping with the Hospital’s Mission, Vision and Values, and policies and procedures, provides professional nursing care to patients.

Pembroke Regional Hospital serves the diverse health care needs of residents of Pembroke and the surrounding communities. In accordance with our mission, vision and values, and following catholic tradition we strive to provide safe, quality care in a compassionate and caring setting. We respect the rights of our patients to be treated with dignity and respect, and believe that patients are an integral part of the health care team.

As leaders in health care delivery, we are committed to life long learning, continuous improvement and healthy living.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Current certificate of competence as Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) from the College of Nurses of Ontario




- Minimum two-year Diploma in Practical Nursing; program of study must have included surgical asepsis and medication administration, or must provide proof of post graduate completion of these courses
- Post Graduate Perioperative Certificate or currently enrolled in program
- Minimum three (3) months current Operating Room experience
- Basic cardiac life support (BCLS) certification
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in an oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines
- Demonstrated effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated ability to apply basic computer skills
- Demonstrated and proven ability to work in a collaborative care model with all members of the health care team
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of the College of Nurses standards of practice
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education activities supporting ongoing skilled learning in nursing
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
- Embodies the LEAN ideology by actively and continually seeking opportunities for continuous improvement
- Must have demonstrated ability to meet the attendance standards of the Hospital
- Bilingualism preferred (French/English)

Pembroke Regional Hospital values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources Assistant at [email protected]. We thank all candidates for their interests; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position, if unionized, and any appointments are subject to the terms and conditions of the Union group's Collective Agreement.

📌 Registered Practical Nurse, Operating Room (Pembroke)
🏢 Pembroke Regional Hospital
📍 Pembroke