Job Summary
The Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) and Operating Room Technician (ORT) provide safe, competent, and patient-centred perioperative care within the surgical environment at River Cree Weiss Surgical Care + (RCW).

Working collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the interdisciplinary perioperative team, the OR RN and ORT support all phases of surgical care including patient assessment, intra-operative assistance, maintenance of sterile technique, and promotion of optimal patient safety outcomes.

The role requires the application of clinical knowledge, critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication to ensure safe and efficient surgical care delivery.

RCW is committed to culturally safe, respectful care for all patients. The OR RN and ORT play a meaningful role in ensuring every patient, including patients and families from all ethnicities and backgrounds, feels safe, heard, and well-supported throughout their surgical experience.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-operative Responsibilities

- Initiate and participate in the pre-operative assessment process, confirming patient identity, procedure, surgical site, and readiness for surgery.
- Assist with patient positioning, preparation, and transfer to the operating room environment.
- Prepare and set up operating room equipment, instruments, implants, and supplies according to procedural requirements.
- Verify sterility of surgical instruments and supplies through review of sterilization indicators and packaging integrity.
- Participate in pre-operative briefing and Safe Surgery Checklist processes.

Intra-operative Care

- Demonstrate clinical competence in both scrub and circulating roles, functioning within scope of practice and facility policy.
- Maintain sterile technique and ensure integrity of the sterile field throughout surgical procedures.
- Anticipate surgeon and procedural needs, providing appropriate instruments, equipment, and support.
- Assist the anesthesiologist with induction of anesthesia and patient monitoring setup as required.
- Monitor patient safety considerations including positioning, pressure injury prevention, and environmental safety.
- Ensure accurate intra-operative documentation in accordance with RCW policies and professional standards.

Post-operative Responsibilities

- Assist with safe patient transfer from the operating room to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) or designated recovery area.
- Participate in surgical count reconciliation and ensure documentation completion.




- Support turnover processes to ensure operating room readiness for subsequent procedures.

Clinical Practice & Professional Accountability

- Provide safe, evidence-informed nursing and technical care aligned with current perioperative standards.
- Demonstrate the ability to function to full scope of practice (RN) or defined technical role (ORT) within regulatory and facility frameworks.
- Support patient and family education and advocacy as appropriate within the surgical setting.
- Follow all applicable federal, provincial, professional regulatory, and RCW standards, policies, and procedures governing surgical and anesthetic services.

Teamwork, Education & Operational Support

- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative team members to support protected and efficient surgical workflow.
- Participate in orientation and training of new operating room personnel.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, patient safety activities, and mock emergency drills as required.
- Participate in ongoing education and competency development, including training related to new equipment, technologies, surgical techniques, or unfamiliar procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support safe surgical operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements for All Candidates

- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support-Health Care Provider (BCLS‑HCP) certification.
- At least three (3) years of recent experience working in an operating room specializing in orthopedics, general surgery, plastic surgery, and/or urology.
- Demonstrated competency in perioperative practice across scrub and circulating roles. Competency may have been developed in acute surgical, ambulatory, remote nursing, or community-based perioperative environments.

Requirements for Registered Nurse (RN) Pathway

- Proof of a Registered Nurse (RN) Practice Permit.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

- Perioperative Nursing certification.

Requirements for Operating Room Technician (ORT) Pathway

- Certification as an Operating Room Technician.
- Demonstrated competency in perioperative technical practice including sterile technique, instrument handling, and surgical case setup. Competency may have been developed in acute surgical, ambulatory, or community-based perioperative environments.

Knowledge,



Skills and Abilities

- Knowledge of perioperative nursing principles, sterile technique, and surgical instrumentation, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a live surgical environment
- Able to perform competently in both scrub and circulating roles, adapting to procedural and patient needs within scope of practice.
- Able to organize and prioritize instrumentation, equipment, and competing demands accurately during surgical case days.
- Communicates clearly and professionally with surgeons, anesthesiologists, patients, and perioperative team members, adapting approach to meet diverse cultural, linguistic, and patient needs.
- Competent in operating and troubleshooting surgical and patient monitoring equipment.
- Committed to patient safety, quality improvement, and professional accountability.

CORE COMPETENCIES

- Communication and collaboration
- Cultural sensitivity awareness, including trauma informed care
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Customer service and interpersonal skills
- Confidentiality and professionalism
- Independence, teamwork and reliability

TECHNICAL SKILLS

- Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

- Must be able to perform the physical functions of this role including moderate to strenuous activity, prolonged standing, walking, bending, and lifting( up to 20lbs), this includes but is not limited to patient positioning, transfer, sustained standing, and movement through clinical areas during surgical case days.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- You may be required to work days, evenings and weekends.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful candidate must provide proof (at your own expense) of the following, before your start date:

- a Criminal Record Check/Police Information Check
- a Vulnerable Sector Check

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

- A competitive hourly wage will be offered to the successful candidate based on experience and skills. At the end of the probationary period a comprehensive benefit and insurance package will be provided to full time and part time employees.

NOTES

Preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as Indigenous in order to support employment equity objectives and increase Indigenous representation. If this applies to you, please ensure you state your band number.

Only candidates who meet the required qualifications will be considered for the position and will be contacted for an interview.

Work Location: In person

📌 Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) & Operating Room Technician (ORT)
🏢 River Cree Weiss Surgical Care +
📍 Parkland County