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Registered Nurse, Inpatient Surgery (Job ID: 6856)

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy: Surgical Services - Inpatient Surgery

Position: Temporary Unscheduled Part Time Registered Nurse (ONA)

Contract End Date: June 17, 2027

Posting Timeline: September 14, 2026 - September 21, 2026

Hours of Work: ONA 2D2N, DL, NL, WE

Location:



WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Position Summary

Provides direct care for patients whose conditions are complex and whose outcomes are unpredictable. Promotes collaborative team practice through analysis of outcomes on an ongoing basis. Utilizes evidence‑based practice as a base in the promotion of qualified accountability.

The Registered

Nurse acts as a role model and provides consultation and intervention with other members of the health care team. Demonstrates leadership in effective, efficient utilization of resources. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Position Requirements

- Current Registration and in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario
- Successful completion of approved assessment course and approved communication/teaching course
- Demonstrated surgical expertise in Orthopedics, General Surgery and Gynecology nursing
- Manage patient care continuum for an episode of surgical care for all surgical patients
- Develop and utilize research based teaching and resource material
- Good attendance record

Salary: CAD 41.15-58.98

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices.



We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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