- Compensation: CAD 29.38 - CAD 30.29 - hourly

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 public funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union:CUPE - TW Service
Number of vacancies:1
Recent or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site:Toronto Western Hospital -399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8
Department:Perioperative Services
Reports to:Perioperative Services Manager
Hours: 37.5hours per week
Wage Range:$29.38 - $30.29 per hour. (Start rate non-negotiable)
Shifts:Variable, Days and Evenings (0730-1530 &1530-2330) One week of evenings every six weeks
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: October 29, 2026

Position Summary

The Operating Room at TWH has 17 OR Suites and 2 Block Rooms for Regional Anesthesia.



The OR has the unique ability to provide technologically advanced investigations and treatment in image guided brain and spinal surgery. Many opportunities for additional education throughout the year including the Krembil Nursing Awards.

The majority of patients require the following types of practice:

- Spine Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hand and Plastic Surgery
- General Surgery
- Ophthalmology Surgery

Duties

- Performing transportation functions, including movement of patients, equipment and supplies
- Stocking supplies;
- Ensuring necessary inventories are maintained, patient holding area and other designated areas; performing patient focused care and patient assistance functions;
- Preparing area’s for surgery by providing responsive team-oriented environmental support/maintenance services for the physical surroundings and equipment within
- Performing other indirect patient related duties
- Working in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations reporting hazards, deficiencies and contravention’s of the Act, in a timely manner; performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required
- Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned and/or required.

Qualifications

- Completion of Grade Xll or recognized equivalent.
- One (1)



year recent experience in a related patient care capacity.
- Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation.
- Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.).
- Knowledge of applicable Hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and practices.
- Knowledge of procedures for handling contaminated materials.
- Ability to set-up and maintain the equipment, tools and instruments common to the Surgical Services environment, within scope of responsibility.
- Must have the ability to work collaboratively as an active participant with others in assisting with the delivery of the care to surgical patients.
- Ability to perform responsibilities in a courteous manner.
- Standard First Aid/ Basic Rescuer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) certification an asset.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job required including: ability to stand, stoop, walk, bend, lift, push, pull and reach without any physical discomfort on a continuous basis; transferring patients with appropriate assistance; ability to stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift in excess of 40 kg.

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and t

📌 Perioperative Services Attendant (Toronto)
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