Status: Temporary Full-Time (1.0 FTE) - this position falls under the Part-Time Collective Agreement.
Department: Surgery - Operating Room (OR)
Union: C.U.P.E.
Shifts: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Extended Tours
Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on August 28, 2025.
About Joseph Brant Hospital:
Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.
JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.
Responsibilities:
The ORA is responsible for providing assistance to the nursing team in the care of the surgical patient. Duties include:
- Obtaining equipment, supplies and positioning aids for operative cases.
- Assisting with setting up the operating room, holding limbs for surgical prep, and assisting with patient positioning under the direction of the RN circulator.
- Dismantling and transporting dirty instruments and equipment to the decontamination area.
- Performing room cleaning and turnover duties between cases and patient transport.
- Performing final checks of case carts to ensure that all needed supplies and equipment are available for surgical procedures.
Qualifications:
- Operating Room Attendants course or equivalent course required.
- Minimum of grade twelve (12) or equivalent.
- Previous experience working in an Operating Room environment as an OR attendant would be considered an asset.
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal required.
- Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality, availability and performance
Please Note: Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.
Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at careers@josephbranthospital.ca or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.
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