Registered Practical Nurse (Operating Room)

Life at Kensington Health

At Kensington Health, we are proud to have built a community where people can bring their full selves to work. As a not-for-profit, we believe in the work we do every day. It's what motivates us, inspires, and propels our bold vision forward: a better life for everyone.

Diversity is at the heart of who we are and at Kensington, we celebrate our differences, knowing that creating safe, inclusive, and equitable spaces in healthcare strengthens our bold vision: building a better life for everyone. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts are guided by our DEI Strategy as we continuously strive to offer equal opportunities for all.

Our people are what make Kensington Health such a special place to work, learn, and grow and delivering exceptional health care to our community – and beyond – is what keeps people here for years. Interested in reimagining community-delivered care with us? Check out our open roles!

Kensington Health Perks

• Generous benefits package that includes employer-paid health plan and vacation.

• Free, confidential mental health and wellness support services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Located near the vibrant and diverse Kensington Market neighbourhood, boasting a 99 Walk Score & 97 Public Transit Score.

• An environment that supports and fosters healthy work-life balance.

The Eye Institute at Kensington Health 

Kensington Eye Institute is a state-of-the-art ambulatory eye surgery centre. We provide world-class, individualized, and timely care to patients requiring cataract, glaucoma, retina, and corneal surgery. 

Job Overview 

As a Registered Practical Nurse in the Operating Room, you will deliver perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing ophthalmic surgery. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support safe, efficient surgical care and excellent patient outcomes. 

Responsibilities 

Client Driven: 

• Establishes and maintains good relations with professional and non-professional staff, patients, families, volunteers and the community.  

Service Excellence: 

• Adheres to the Policies and Procedures of the Kensington Eye Institute. 

• Delivers patient-centred care in accordance with the Patient’s Bill of Rights and organizational standards. 

• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative team members to coordinate patient care. 

• Performs both circulating and scrub nurse duties in the operating room based on operational needs. 

• Observes strict aseptic techniques throughout each procedure and reports any breaks in technique to the surgeon. 

• Ensures all equipment is functional before use and removes and reports any malfunctioning equipment. 

• Provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care as assigned.  

• Refers issues and concerns to the clinical team and leaders in a timely manner. 

• Completes other duties as assigned based on operational needs. 

Professional People: 

• Seeks educational opportunities and accepts responsibility for own professional growth and development. 

• Works safely in compliance with accepted safe work practices, procedures, and legislated health and safety standards. Employees must use and wear required equipment and protective devices, report hazards and incidents, attend required health and safety training, and follow established safe work procedures. 

• Practices within the RPN scope of practice and established policies and procedures. 

• Promotes a co-operative working environment. 

Innovative Approaches: 

• Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of the Kensington Eye Institute. 

• Contributes clinical expertise to the development and revision of policies, procedures, and practice standards. 

• Facilitates team building and promotes change and innovative ideas. 

• Uses scientific knowledge in a systematic approach to identifying problems and in problem solving. 

• Seeks out opportunities to maintain competency and to continuously learn, taking an active role in continuous quality improvement. 

Financial Responsibilities: 

• Supports the budget for KEI and works within its parameters. 

• Provides input into the need and use of equipment and supplies required for patients. 

Qualifications: 

• Required: Current General Class (Practising) RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. 

• Required: Current BLS certification. 

• Required: Completion of a perioperative nursing program.  

  • Preferred: ORNAC-approved perioperative nursing program. 

• Required: Minimum of one year of recent, relevant operating room clinical experience. 

• Preferred: Acute care experience. 

• Demonstrated strong work ethic and excellent attendance record. 

• Ability to cross-train to pre- and post-operative areas, and both in circulating and scrub role.  

• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of patients and the facility. 
  

Kensington Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from equity seeking groups. Kensington Health is committed to providing reasonable accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.