WRHN @ Queen’s Blvd seeks a Registered Practical Nurse for operating room care, with required call-in response and collaborative practice in Kitchener.

This Registered Practical Nurse position supports the operating room nursing team at Waterloo Regional Health Network. The successful candidate brings competent nursing skills, recent experience as an OR scrub technician, and an operating room certificate from an approved teaching institution. The role includes on-call participation during weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays, with the ability to respond within 30 minutes. Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, Basic Cardiac Life Support certification, computer proficiency, and reliable attendance are required. Effective communication and collaboration with patients, health professionals, and interdisciplinary colleagues are central to the position.

Key Responsibilities:





- Participate in the operating room nursing team
- Deliver competent nursing support in surgical specialties
- Maintain collaborative communication with patients and professionals
- Participate in required on-call coverage
- Meet operating room physical and safety requirements

Requirements:

- Practical Nursing Program graduate
- Current Ontario registration in valuable standing
- Successful recognized operating room certificate completion
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
- Proficient computer knowledge and acceptable attendance record

Apply your registered practical nursing credentials, surgical scrub experience, and communication skills within WRHN’s operating room team.

📌 Registered Practical Nurse Operating Room (Kitchener)
🏢 Grand River Hospital
📍 Kitchener