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RN First Assistant - Integrated Surgical Program - Regular Part-Time 2026-19213

@ Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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Toronto, Ontario

Part-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is hiring a regular part-time RN First Assistant for its Integrated Surgical Program. The role assists surgeons and the perioperative team in the OR, including regional anaesthetic support and circulating duties, and acts as patient advocate and nurse liaison with families. The posting asks for a CNO licence, a B.Sc.N, a recognized RNFA program and at least 5 years of OR experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Apply the nursing process across the RNFA role
  • Assist the surgeon and perioperative team during surgery
  • Support regional anaesthetics and sedation care in the Block Area
  • Promote a safe OR environment and team collegiality
  • Act as patient advocate and nurse liaison with families

Requirements summary:

  • CNO licence and B.Sc.N
  • CPN(C) and RNAO membership
  • Completion of a recognized RNFA program
  • Minimum 5 years of OR experience, 2 in orthopaedic OR
  • BCLS and ACLS mandatory
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and professional leadership
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Employer posting date
2026-11-06
First seen by our source
2026-11-06
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentNursing & personal care
Experience5+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsCPN(C), BCLS, ACLS
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyNursing

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Job description

Summary of Duties

The RNFA works collaboratively with the physicians and other members of the team throughout the patient’s entire perioperative experience. The successful candidate will assist the perianesthesia team in the Block Area in the safe provision of regional anaesthetics and care of the patient under moderate sedation. The RNFA will assist the perioperative team intraoperatively, in all functions including circulating duties. The RNFA will assist the surgeon during surgery utilizing the relevant standards of practice to optimize patient outcomes. The core function of this position is expert clinical and evidence-based practice, grounded in theoretical knowledge, advanced education, experience, and assisting with teaching and research.

  • Applies the nursing process to all facets of the RNFA role, including assessment, nursing diagnosis and patient outcome identification, care planning, implementation and evaluation
  • Assists in providing a safe working environment for perioperative personnel and patients.
  • Promotes collegiality, teambuilding, leadership and management of conflict skills among the perioperative team
  • Acts as patient advocate and nurse liaison with patient families

Qualifications/Skills

  • CNO License
  • B.Sc.N
  • CPN (C)
  • RNAO Membership
  • Completion of Recognized RNFA Program
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in O.R.
  • 2 years orthopaedic O.R. experience
  • BCLS/ACLS mandatory
  • Models professional behaviour
  • Pursues professional leadership and development
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise critical thinking

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