Job Description

Company Bio

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.

Position Summary

The Operating Room is currently seeking a Permanent Part-Time Registered Nurse to join their healthcare team.



Effective Date: September 22, 2025

Department/Unit/Program Description

The Operating Room performs elective and emergency surgery on an outpatient and inpatient basis. The multidisciplinary team of surgeons, anesthetists, nurses and support staff work together to ensure a positive experience for the patient.



Ross Memorial Hospital qualifies for the Government of Canada's Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Nurses may be eligible to receive up to $30,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness

Essential Qualifications

Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in Good Standing Certificate in Peri-Operative Nursing from an accredited educational facility, or equivalent years of OR experience Minimum two (2) years current Operating Room nursing experience Ability to scrub and circulate in all services Must be willing to take call with assigned shifts and be available to reach the hospital within 15 minutes when on call (On-Call room available) Current BCLS certification, on hire Knowledge of ORNAC and IPAC Standards Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision Computer knowledge and skills Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment Ability to function as a team member Ability to respond to urgent/emergent situations Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per the current Physical Demands Analysis

Preferred Qualifications

B.Sc.N.

Hours of Work

Must be available to work a variety of eight (8) hour shifts Monday to Sunday, days, evenings, nights, weekends, including statutory holidays and on-call. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the ONA Collective Agreement.

Employment Equity

Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.



Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.