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Hamilton Health Sciences·Hamilton, Ontario
Registered Nurse
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The Registered Nurse coordinates and evaluates patient care within the Operating Room. They provide direct nursing care and guide the multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs.
As a member of the healthcare team, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the coordination and evaluation of patient care within the Operating Room. The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to meet patient needs and guides/directs and works with the multidisciplinary team in meeting those needs.
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Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse 2.
Current BCLS certification 3.
Peri-operative Certification 4.
Recent relevant experience participating in a formal operating room program provided by a recognized employer or has completed a Certified Post-Registered Nurse Peri-operative Course 5.
Operating Room experience (minimum 3 years and not more than 2 years since last experience) 6.
Recent (within the last 2 years) experience and demonstrated skill and ability in neurosurgery, orthopedics, general adult and pediatrics, ENT, plastics, gynecology, urology and dentistry/dental 7.
Demonstrated knowledge of patient care requirements and peri-operative standards in the assessment and management of adult, pediatric and neonate surgical patients 8.
Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
Candidates must hold a current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess BCLS and Peri-operative certifications. A minimum of 3 years of recent operating room experience is required, along with demonstrated skills in various surgical specialties.
Market context
Registered Nurse positions in Ontario are typically in steady demand across hospitals, community care, and long-term care settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for current provincial registration, CPR, a clean background check, and practical readiness such as a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensing, TB test, and documents before applying.