Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room Circulator Casual - Part-Time Hourly Pay rate range: $47 -$55/hour
Precision, Compassion, Excellence: Elevating Patient Care in the Operating Room. Join Our Team! GraceMed Barrie, Royal Centre of Plastic Surgery, is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team.
GraceMed is a growing organization that offers a wide range of plastic and cosmetic surgeries, aesthetic procedures, and medical-grade skincare in multiple locations. Our purpose is to help a growing number of patients realize their true self, whether through cosmetic surgery and dermatology. We are a caring organization with world-class medical professionals, that incorporates state-of-the-art technology with industry-leading procedures to provide best-in-class care for patients.
Why Join Our Team:
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Rewards that grow: Competitive compensation. Team member group benefits program plus discounts on medical-grade skin care and aesthetic services.
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Strength in harmony: Warm and personable team-based atmosphere. Work alongside a team of skilled professionals and will be using a variety of treatments to help our patients achieve exceptional outcomes.
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Learn from the best: Elevate your skills by staying at the forefront of the industry. Access ongoing training and development opportunities.
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Monday–Friday schedule (no overnight shifts)
What you’ll do: The Operating Room Circulator is responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of patient care before, during, and immediately following surgical procedures. This role requires excellent clinical judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the multidisciplinary surgical team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and passionate about providing outstanding patient care in a private surgical setting. Responsibilities
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Function as the circulating nurse during plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures.
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Prepare the operating room and ensure all equipment, instruments, and supplies are available and functioning properly.
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Perform patient identification and surgical safety checks in accordance with accreditation standards.
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Ensure adherence to aseptic technique and infection prevention protocols.
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Coordinate patient positioning, skin preparation, and intraoperative documentation.
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Monitor patient safety throughout the surgical procedure.
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Communicate effectively with the surgeon, anesthesia provider, scrub nurse, and recovery staff.
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Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records and surgical documentation.
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Assist with operating room turnover and preparation for subsequent procedures.
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Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering and maintaining surgical supplies.
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Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with clinic policies and accreditation standards.
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Respond appropriately to emergency situations utilizing ACLS protocols.
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Participate in on-call or additional operating days as required.
Qualifications Required
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Current registration in good standing with the applicable provincial College of Nurses.
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Completion of an accredited Operating Room Nursing Certificate (Perioperative Nursing Certificate).
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Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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Minimum 2 years of recent operating room circulating experience.
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Excellent knowledge of sterile technique, infection prevention, and patient safety standards.
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Strong organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills.
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Proficiency with electronic medical records.
Preferred
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Previous experience in a private plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery clinic.
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Experience circulating for:
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Cosmetic surgical procedures
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Reconstructive plastic surgery
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Local anesthetic procedures
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General anesthesia cases
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Experience with accreditation standards for Out-of-Hospital Premises (OHP) or private surgical facilities.
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Experience with accreditation standards for Out-of-Hospital Premises (OHP) or private surgical facilities.
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PACU experience is considered an asset.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
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Professionalism and integrity
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Exceptional attention to detail
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Compassionate, patient-centered care
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Strong teamwork and collaboration
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Excellent time management
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Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced surgical environment
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Flexibility and adaptability
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Commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement
Clinic Schedule
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Casual (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and some Thursdays)
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Day shifts
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No statutory holidays
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Occasional additional operating days as required
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
