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Licensed Practical Nurse
Shared Health-Soins Communs
Brandon, MB
- Full-time
Consistent with the vision, mission and values of the Prairie Mountain Health sites, and affiliate sites, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Shared Health-Soins Communs
Brandon, MB
- Full-time
Consistent with the vision, mission and values of the Prairie Mountain Health sites, and affiliate sites, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to…
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RPN 4L Medicine
St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto
Toronto, ON
- Temporary
Currently registered as a Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
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RPN Registered Practical Nurse
Ross Memorial Hospital
Kawartha Lakes, ON · Lindsay, ON
- Temporary
The Mental Health Inpatient Unit is currently seeking a Temporary Part Time Registered Practical Nurse to join their team.
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Shared Health-Soins Communs
Swan River, MB
- Full-time
Consistent with the vision, mission and values of the Prairie Mountain Health sites, and affiliate sites, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to…
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SH
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shared Health-Soins Communs
Brandon, MB
- Full-time
Consistent with the vision, mission and values of the Prairie Mountain Health sites, and affiliate sites, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to…
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SH
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shared Health-Soins Communs
Swan River, MB
- Full-time
Consistent with the vision, mission and values of the Prairie Mountain Health sites, and affiliate sites, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to…
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Repost
Southern Health-Santé Sud
Steinbach, MB
- Full-time
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) applies the nursing process to support clients/residents/patients in achieving and maintaining their optimum level of health within a people‐centered care…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
St. Paul, AB
- Part-time
Join Our Team at St. Therese – St. Paul Healthcare Centre as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and experience the natural beauty of Alberta while making a meaningful impact in a dynamic…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Westlock, AB
- Part-time
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Hardisty, AB
- Part-time
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Drayton Valley, AB
- Part-time
If you are an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who likes small town living, this position in Drayton Valley might be for you! In this position as a member of the nursing team you…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Provost, AB
- Part-time
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Temporary
…Treatment Unit at the University of Alberta Hospital, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides site inpatient burn dressing support for adult and pediatric patients. The LPN must be able…
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Operating Room Technician
Alberta Health Services
Provost, AB
- Part-time
Must have the Peri-operative Certificate (ORT)
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Lloydminster, AB
- Part-time
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You…
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AH
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Westlock, AB
- Part-time
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Blairmore, AB
- Part-time
Must have demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Elk Point, AB
- Part-time
The Elk Point Healthcare Centre has an opportunity for a passionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) dedicated to patient- and family-centered care. This role will be an integral part of the…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Temporary
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
- Part-time
A Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive patient and family centred care on an acute surgical unit in…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
- Part-time
CLPNA registration required and expected to be maintained through your employment
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Renal Dialysis
Alberta Health Services
AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
- Part-time
Must have and be able to perform fine motor skills
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics
Alberta Health Services
Medicine Hat, AB
- Part-time
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Spirit River, AB
- Temporary
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You…

CHEO

Registered Practical Nurse, Perioperative Services – Permanent Full-Time (1.0)

Ottawa, ON, Canada

$30.41-$37.35 · Full-time

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Pay: $30.41-$37.35
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 8, 2026

Original job description

Compensation Pay Range:

$30.41-$37.35

Job Description:

If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday, please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant using the Jobs Hub.

To successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received.

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.

Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

POSITION SUMMARY

The OR Registered Practical Nurse functions as a member of the OR health care team, primarily in the scrub role, in keeping with the mission statement of the hospital, and within his/her scope of practice. The OR RPN demonstrates knowledge of general nursing theory, aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, OR Standards of Practice and hospital policies.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct preoperative assessment of patient status as required
Provide emotional support to the family pre-operatively as appropriate
Practices according to the accepted standards from the College of Nurses, ORNAC, the Hospital and the Surgical PSU
Perform the duties of the scrub role including preparation for the surgical procedure, selection of appropriate supplies, equipment and instrumentation, aseptic handling of sterile supplies, providing assistance with draping of the patient, anticipation of the needs of the surgical team, provision of medication as required on the sterile field, awareness of appropriate safety precautions for the patient, and maintenance of the sterile field during surgery
Ensure that the surgical count is carried out before the incision is made, is correct at the end of a procedure and that the follow-up is appropriate if not, including documentation as per the policy
Assist with positioning of the patient, application of padding, positioning aids, warming devices, and security aids post surgery.
Complete computer charting and cataloguing of specimens as required
Carry out post-surgical routines within the RPN role as required, including appropriate loading of used equipment on the case cart, and provision of assistance with theatre between-case cleaning
Provide preceptorship for post-diploma RPN students in the scrub role, as they complete their clinical requirements.
Participate in the orientation of new staff
Keep abreast of best practices by participation in professional growth activities: staff inservices and education days, surgical and nursing journals, new OR surgical procedures, or in collaboration with the OR Educator
Participate in Quality Improvement activities within the unit
Identify of areas of risk within the Perioperative setting

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-diploma Operating Room Technique Program (Essential)
Minimum of two (2) years recent Operating Room Experiences in all basic services (ENT, Urology, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Oral Surgery) (Preferred)
Previous pediatric OR experience (Preferred)
Current Registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario (Essential)
Current CPR Certification (Essential) 
Current BCLS certification (Essential)
Positive references which reflect interest in learning, teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills (Essential)
Demonstrates knowledge of principles of safe medication administration as appropriate (Essential)
Demonstrate the ability to participate as an active member of the health-care team (Essential)
Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in an oral and a written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines (Essential)
Demonstrates an understanding and a willingness to participate in self-evaluation (Essential)
Demonstrates the ability to participate in patient teaching (Essential)
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous Quality Improvement (Essential)
Demonstrates an understanding of aseptic technique and an ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical setting (Essential)
Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)
Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)

*Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing.

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

The Registered Practical Nurse functions as a member of the OR health care team, primarily performing the scrub role during surgical procedures. Responsibilities include conducting preoperative assessments, maintaining the sterile field, assisting with surgical instrumentation, and ensuring accurate surgical counts.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario and possess a Post-diploma Operating Room Technique Program certificate. A minimum of two years of recent operating room experience and current CPR/BCLS certification are required.

Skills

Operating room nursing
Scrub role
Aseptic technique
Surgical instrumentation
Preoperative assessment
Patient positioning
Sterile field maintenance
Surgical count
Medication administration
Pediatric nursing
Quality improvement
Teamwork
Communication
Clinical charting
Preceptorship

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Keywords

Registered Practical Nurse
Perioperative Services
Operating Room
Scrub Nurse
Aseptic Technique
Surgical Instrumentation
Pediatric Health
Clinical Infrastructure
Quality Improvement
Patient Safety
Medication Administration
Vulnerable Sector Check
OPSEU
Nursing Theory
Clinical Research
BCLS
CPR
Preceptorship
Surgical Procedures
Hospital Policy

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