CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.

Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world‑class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health‑care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

The OR Registered Practical Nurse functions as a member of the OR health care team, primarily in the scrub role, in keeping with the mission statement of the hospital, and within his/her scope of practice. The OR RPN demonstrates knowledge of general nursing theory, aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, OR Standards of Practice and hospital policies.

Practices according to the accepted standards from the College of Nurses, ORNAC,



the Hospital and the Surgical PSU

Perform the duties of the scrub role including preparation for the surgical procedure, selection of appropriate supplies, equipment and instrumentation, aseptic handling of sterile supplies, providing assistance with draping of the patient, anticipation of the needs of the surgical team, provision of medication as required on the sterile field, awareness of appropriate safety precautions for the patient, and maintenance of the sterile field during surgery

Ensure that the surgical count is carried out before the incision is made, is correct at the end of a procedure and that the follow-up is appropriate if not, including documentation as per the policy

Assist with positioning of the patient, application of padding, positioning aids, warming devices, and security aids post surgery.

Complete computer charting and cataloguing of specimens as required

Carry out post-surgical routines within the RPN role as required, including appropriate loading of used equipment on the case cart, and provision of assistance with theatre between-case cleaning

Provide preceptorship for post-diploma RPN students in the scrub role, as they complete their clinical requirements.

Keep abreast of best practices by participation in professional growth activities: staff inservices and education days, surgical and nursing journals,



new OR surgical procedures, or in collaboration with the OR Educator

Participate in Quality Improvement activities within the unit

Identify of areas of risk within the Perioperative setting

Post-diploma Operating Room Technique Program (Essential)

Minimum of two (2) years recent Operating Room Experiences in all basic services (ENT, Urology, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Oral Surgery) (Preferred)

Current Registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario (Essential)

Demonstrate the ability to participate as an active member of the health‑care team (Essential)

Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in an oral and a written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines (Essential)

Demonstrates the ability to participate in patient teaching (Essential)Demonstrates a commitment to continuous Quality Improvement (Essential)

Demonstrates an understanding of aseptic technique and an ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical setting (Essential)

Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)

Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Pre‑screening might include testing.

This process may include more wide-ranging and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

📌 Registered Nurse / Registered Practical Nurse Full-Time Permanent (Ottawa)
🏢 CHEO
📍 Ottawa