Licensed Practical Nurse (Permanent Full-Time) - Operating Room - QEH - 162555

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Licensed Practical Nurse

(Operating Room Technician – Operating Room)

Health PEI

Location - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown

Full-Time Permanent (UPSE) Position

(Commencing Immediately)

Are you ready to make meaningful connections and drive impact in a growing healthcare organization? At Health PEI, we offer more than a job - we’re inviting you to join a dynamic workplace committed to creating meaningful changes. From hospitals to community care and beyond, you’ll play a pivotal role in attracting top-tier health professionals and building a workforce that supports the evolving needs of Prince Edward Island. With access to training and development resources, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment, this is your chance to thrive while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you.

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

As a member of the Surgical Team, the ORT/LPN works under the supervision of the Operating Room RN and is responsible for the (scrub role) during surgery in accordance with established standards and protocols. The ORT/LPN functions as a team member and works collaboratively with other disciplines within the Surgical Suite.

Duties include:

• assisting with coordination, stocking, replenishing and preparation of surgical supplies and equipment;
• performing delegated scrub duties for the surgical team, including table set up and instrumentation;
• assisting with instrument/supplies count and verification;
• assisting with basic nursing care and technical skills as required;
• preparing soiled/contaminated instruments as per hospital policies;
• monitoring and maintaining aseptic principles/techniques during operating room procedures;
• adhering to policies and protocols related to infection control;
• preparing specimens as per hospital policies;
• assisting with lifting and transporting patients as directed;
• other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• active or eligible for registration with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery;
• successful completion of perioperative course supplemented with previous OR experience is required;
• recent pre / post surgical and acute care experience is required;
• the successful candidate will be on call and must be able to arrive at the hospital within 15 minutes after receiving a callback;
• demonstrate application of knowledge of client’s physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs; which includes clients with chronic illnesses
• demonstrate an alignment with Health PEI’s Mission, Vision, and Values; including honesty and integrity in personal and professional behaviour
• current CPR/BCLS, TLR, WHMIS All Hazards Codes, and annual recertifications
• demonstrate a professional presence and model professional behaviour
• knowledge of chronic illnesses required
• the successful applicants must have a good previous work and attendance record.

Other Qualifications:

• previous recent OR experience is an asset;
• knowledge and ability to troubleshoot with technical equipment and the ability to use computers would be assets;
• ECG and venipuncture training would be considered an asset;
• if there are no qualified candidates, consideration will be given to individuals who are willing to be trained by the employer to meet the minimum qualifications.
• additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

External Candidates may be eligible to receive a $5,000 Nursing Incentive, up to $8,000 Student Loan Incentive and Relocation Assistance.

Salary Range: $32.42 - $38.67 per hour
Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 hours Bi-weekly / Rotating Days and Evenings, Weekends, Call Back as Required
Posting ID: 162555-0524QEPI
Closing Date: Monday November 16, 2026 at 4:00pm

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.