Are you a Registered Nurse with OR experience, or have you recently completed an OR course?

Do you want to work for an organization recently recognized as having one of Canada’s most admired corporate cultures? We are currently accepting resumes for opportunities in the OR at the Civic campus.

Who We Are

The Ottawa Hospital is one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals, with more than 1,100 beds, approximately 12,000 staff members and an annual budget of about $1.2 billion.

Our focus on learning and research helps us develop new and innovative ways to treat patients and improve care. As a multi-campus hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region, but our techniques and research discoveries are adopted around the world. We engage the community at all levels to support our vision for better patient care.

Who You Are

You are an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for people and a desire to make a difference. The work that you do at The Ottawa Hospital matters because you are key player on a team who is committed to providing each patient with an exceptional experience by demonstrating compassion, respect for all, a collaborative spirit and a commitment to quality. 

Sounds like you? Do you have the skills and experience listed below?

• Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Post graduate operating room course completed within the last six (6) months with two years working in an acute care setting OR currently working within an acute care operating room environment with two (2) years of experience working in an operating room;
• Current BCLS;
• Demonstrated ability with and knowledge of AIDET and other clinical tactics;
• Demonstrates knowledge of Operating Room Nursing principles and practices, and knowledge of Operating Room surgical procedures and equipment;
• Ability to function effectively as a team member in a work environment requiring precision, accuracy, quick response and collaborative approaches;
• Demonstrates the ability to function effectively in a physically demanding workplace;
• Demonstrates the ability to acquire additional skills to function effectively in an Operating Room nursing role;
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Identifies a commitment to personal continuing education activities;
• Skilled user in a computer technology environment.

You’ll stand out if you have…

• BSc.N.;
• CPN (C) designation;
• Continuing Education programs/courses in Operating Room Nursing.
• Proficiency in English and French – oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

What we need from you

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we want to hear from you!

Please submit your online application, including your CV and cover letter.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.  Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

The General Surgical Operating Rooms provide compassionate, patient-centred surgical care in many different specialty areas. The successful applicant will be requested to provide a commitment to the main operating room for a period of two years. 

Temporary until approximately October 11, 2021. 

Days, evenings, and nights, including weekends, 8 hour shifts. Stand by – 30 minutes return time to the O.R. 

*For information purposes only – The Hospital reserves the right to change.

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.  

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in.  We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. 
The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.  Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.