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Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy: Operating Room

Position: Part Time Registered Practical Nurse

Posting Period: November 2 - November 7

Hours of Work: Days, Evenings, Weekends, and On Call

Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Position Summary:

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) functions as part of the Operating Room team. The RPN is required to interact with patients, families, health professionals and other health care providers. Ability to scrub for a variety of surgeries. Contribute to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors

Position Requirements:

· Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

· One year Operating Room experience preferred

· CPR certification required

· Accredited Operating Room course required

· Ability to adapt to a variety of clinical settings

· Ability to provide care to a diverse patient population varying in age, illness, and acuity

· Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills

· Must be reliable and dependable

· Ability to work in high stress and physically demanding environment Good attendance record required

Application Instructions:

EMPLOYEES OF WRHN MIDTOWN & CHICOPEE ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

Attention UNIFOR Members: Effective June 1, 2013, applications for postings outside a candidate’s home unit/department will not be considered if no résumé has been provided.

Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

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