Registered Nurse, Manager Operating Room

Operating Room Nurse Manager (RN)

PART TIME - 6 month contract

Royal Centre of Plastic Surgery & Medical Aesthetics by GraceMed – Barrie, ON

Position Details

Location: Barrie, Ontario

Employment Type: Part-Time, 6-Month Contract

Contract Duration: December 2026 – June 2027

About Us

Royal Centre of Plastic Surgery & Medical Aesthetics by GraceMed is a private surgical and medical aesthetics practice in Barrie, Ontario, providing specialized plastic and cosmetic surgical services in a professional, patient-focused environment.

As our surgical program continues to grow and expand, we are seeking an experienced Operating Room Nurse Manager to provide clinical leadership, operational oversight, and support for our surgical team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced OR nurse who is passionate about surgical excellence, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and team leadership within a private surgical facility.

Position Overview

The Operating Room Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day clinical and operational functions of the surgical department, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant surgical services.

The successful candidate will provide leadership and direction to the operating room nursing team, support surgical scheduling and operational planning, maintain regulatory compliance, and promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and exceptional patient care.

This position requires a strong understanding of private surgical facility requirements, including CPSO standards and applicable Registered Nurses' regulatory requirements in Ontario.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Oversee daily operating room operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and organized surgical workflows.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to OR nursing staff and clinical team members.
• Coordinate surgical schedules, staffing, equipment, supplies, and operational readiness.
• Ensure appropriate staffing coverage and resource allocation for surgical procedures.
• Support onboarding, training, competency assessments, and ongoing professional development of nursing staff.
• Promote a collaborative, professional, and patient-centred surgical environment.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of CPSO requirements applicable to private surgical facilities and out-of-hospital premises.
• Ensure compliance with applicable CNO standards, nursing practice requirements, and professional responsibilities.
• Support compliance with applicable RNO requirements, including relevant nursing regulatory and operational standards.
• Maintain readiness for inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Oversee clinical documentation, policies, procedures, and operational protocols.
• Support quality assurance, patient safety initiatives, incident reporting, and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control standards, surgical safety protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Surgical Department Management

• Monitor operating room efficiency, workflow, and operational performance.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, PACU nurses, and administrative leadership.
• Oversee inventory management, surgical supplies, equipment maintenance, and procurement needs.
• Identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions.
• Assist with the development, review, and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Support the continued growth and expansion of the surgical program.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Completion of an Operating Room Nursing course is mandatory.
• Previous operating room nursing experience is mandatory.
• Previous OR leadership, charge nurse, or management experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CPSO requirements applicable to private surgical facilities.
• Strong understanding of CNO nursing practice standards and applicable RNO requirements.
• Experience with surgical facility compliance, quality assurance, and regulatory inspections is an asset.
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and sound clinical judgment.

Contract & Scheduling

• Six-month contract through June 2027.
• Possibility of extension into a permanent position based on operational needs and mutual interest.
• Full-time leadership position with availability aligned to surgical operations and departmental requirements.
• Surgical schedule currently includes Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and select Thursdays, with anticipated expansion.

Why Join GraceMed?

• Opportunity to lead within a specialized private plastic surgery facility.
• Work alongside an experienced surgical and anesthesia team.
• Play a meaningful role in the continued growth and development of the surgical program.
• Opportunity for a contract extension or permanent employment.
• Professional, collaborative, and patient-focused working environment.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and credentials for consideration.

Royal Centre of Plastic Surgery & Medical Aesthetics by GraceMed is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.