Location: CNF – Central NL Regional Health Centre, Grand Falls-Windsor

Operating Room Technician

Central Zone – CNF Comb Or/Parr

Temporary Full-time

NAPE HS

42945RP1

Hours: 75 (8 hours; Days, On-Call)

Salary: CGL29 (CAD30.16 – CAD33.22 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0028413

Posted Date: 2026-08-27

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Definition of work:

This professional nursing position will work in

collaboration with team members across various aspects of the

Surgical Services program within CNRHC and has responsibility to

provide complete nursing care in the Ambulatory Clinic and the

Operating Room/Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) under the direction

of a Registered Nurse.

Work involves providing nursing care and treatment services within the

Perioperative and Ambulatory environments for all clients and their

families including the physically ill, disabled and/or cognitively

impaired clients. The candidate will be required to follow a twelve-

week schedule that includes on call Perioperative coverage for

evenings and weekends and scheduled rotation through the

Perioperative and Ambulatory Clinic areas. The successful candidate

will report to the Manager of Perioperative and Ambulatory Services,

CNRHC.

The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be

responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centred

care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team

members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety

into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perioperative ORT duties;

• Ambulatory Clinic LPN/ORT

duties;

• Med reconciliation; Vital

signs;

• Data collection and reporting

activities;

• Health assessments;

• Health counselling/coaching;

• Assistance with research

activities;

• Other related duties;

Physical Demands:

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular

requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):

â–ª Constantly moves/lifts up to 10-15lbs, regularly moves/lifts up to

50lbs; required to restrain/reposition/move/lift up to, or above, 50lbs

with co-worker assistance

and repetitively required to complete pushing/pulling with medium

force (22-44lbsF).

â–ª Constantly stands/walks. May work in awkward or cramped positions

to assist with care. Work repetitively involves reaching/stretching,

bending/twisting and repeated bouts of low level postures such as

squatting, crouching or stooping.

â–ª Potential for exposure to blood, bodily fluids and/or other contagion.

May be exposed to patients/residents with potential risk for

aggressive behavior.

â–ª Work Environments present potential for exposure to

scented/chemical products and/or other allergens within publicly

accessible areas.

Required qualifications:

â–ª Graduation from high school with a diploma recognized by the

Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education and Early

Childhood Development.

â–ª Graduation from a practical nursing program approved by NLHS

â–ª Currently registered with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of

Newfoundland and Labrador.

â–ª Current BLS certification.

â–ª Completion of a comprehensive recognized peri-operative nursing

course.

â–ª Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.

â–ª Demonstrated competency in working to the full scope of practice (as

per the CLPNNL and NLHS policies and procedures) and

standards of care relevant to designated client population.

â–ª Completion of other skills and post basic competencies as required.

â–ª Work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team

and support the Registered Nurse in caring for clients with

unpredictable outcomes as required.

â–ª Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse for patients where the

acuity or complexity of care requires an advanced level of knowledge

and skill beyond the scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses.

â–ª Demonstrated proficiency in Wound Care Management and

Medication Administration including IM, IV and subcutaneous

injections

â–ª Consistent demonstration of NLHS corporate values;

Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (ICARE)

â–ª A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required

for this position.

â–ª A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police