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Registered Practical Nurse, Operating Room (FT REG)

@ Hawkesbury General Hospital Branding

Hawkesbury, Ontario

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Hawkesbury General Hospital is hiring a full-time Registered Practical Nurse for its Operating Room. The role centres on patient care from initial assessment through reassessment, working within a multidisciplinary team. The posting asks for a College of Nurses of Ontario registration, current CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications, and recent operating room and med-surg experience. Benefits include a defined-benefit pension plan and an employee assistance program.

Responsibilities:

  • Initial assessment, care plan development, implementation and reassessment
  • Reassure patients and their families
  • Promote nursing care
  • Provide leadership and foster collaboration within the multidisciplinary team

Requirements summary:

  • College of Nurses of Ontario registration or eligibility
  • Current CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications
  • Minimum 6 months recent operating room experience within the last 2 years
  • Minimum 2 years recent med-surg experience

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement planEmployee assistance
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-24
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentNursing & personal care
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish, French
Licences & certificationsCollege of Nurses of Ontario registration, CPR, ACLS, PALS
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Performance bonus

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Job description

WHAT IF WE TALKED ABOUT YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WORK?

As you probably know, your role will involve caring for patients, but to do that, we’re counting on your ability to work as part of a team. Providing quality care in a fast-paced environment can be challenging, but it’s also truly rewarding. We’re also counting on you to use your clinical judgment and critical thinking skills because it’s in your day-to-day work that you’ll be able to make a difference.

SPECIFICALLY, WE EXPECT YOU TO:

  • Provide high-quality care:
  • Initial assessment;
  • Care plan development;
  • Implementation;
  • Reassessment.
  • Reassure patients and their families;
  • Promote nursing care;
  • Provide leadership and foster collaboration within the multidisciplinary team.

TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE YOUR ROLE, YOU MUST POSSESS VARIOUS QUALITIES SUCH AS:

  • Empathy, because you’ll be one of the first points of contact for patients;
  • Adaptability and flexibility, because every day brings its own set of challenges;
  • A curious mind and a thirst for learning to continue growing professionally;
  • Impeccable professional ethics, because all our patients have the right to the utmost confidentiality;
  • Excellent communication skills in French and English to serve a diverse community.

IN TERMS OF ACADEMIC BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE, YOUR APPLICATION WILL STAND OUT FROM THE REST IF YOU HAVE:

  • A certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario (or proof that you are eligible for registration), as well as a current CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications;
  • Recent clinical experience in a hospital setting.
  • Minimum of 6 months recent clinical experience (during the last 2 years) in the Operating Room
  • Minimum of 2 years recent clinical experience on a med-surg unit.

If you are a Registered Practical Nurse in a province other than Ontario, you can apply to transfer your professional license: www.cno.org

*If you’re not sure you meet all the requirements but are eager to join our team, apply anyway! We’d love to learn more about you.

BENEFITS OF JOINING US:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Attractive bonuses in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
  • A comprehensive range of employee benefits.
  • An employee and family assistance program.
  • A defined-benefit pension plan, considered one of the largest and most respected in Canada (HOOPP).

A WORD ABOUT OUR TALENT ACQUISITION PROCESS

We understand that changing jobs is one of the most stressful experiences in life, which is why we’re committed to providing all our candidates with a personalized and seamless experience. We’re not just looking to fill positions. We’re looking for people whose personal qualities and skills align with our culture.

DON’T WAIT ANY LONGER!

Take your career to the next level and join a community that’s just like you.

*To support a fair and inclusive hiring process, this posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applications has been received. We encourage interested candidates to apply early. | An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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