Operating Room Nursing - RPN

There are three admission requirements that all applicants must meet before applying:

1. CNO Registration Status: Are you currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)?
   You must complete your registration with the CNO before applying.
   Note: If you have temporary registration or your registration is still being processed, we recommend completing it before submitting your application. All documentation must be finalized before your clinical placement begins.
2. Citizenship or Residency Status: Do you hold Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident status?
   Only Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents are eligible to register. Applicants with Post-Graduate Work Permits (PGWP) or other work permits are not eligible to apply.
3. Work Experience*: It is essential to meet the work requirements for success in the program and for clinical placement eligibility.
   1. Acute Care Experience: Do you have at least six months of recent (within the last three years) acute care hospital experience?
      (Acceptable experience includes Medical-Surgical or Plastic Surgery units.)
   2. Operating Room (OR) Experience: Do you have at least six months of recent (within the last three years) Operating Room nursing experience?
      An applicant must have either of these nursing experiences before applying. Please acquire this experience before applying, as clinical placements are highly competitive.
      *Please be advised that eligibility for this program requires prior Canadian nursing work experience.

Do you meet the listed admission requirements?

• Yes: Proceed to the next step.
• No: Please ensure that all requirements are met before applying.

Please note: We do not accept documentation via email. All of the following information must be ready at the time of application.

1. Resume: Do you have a PDF version of your updated resume ready to upload?
   Resume Parameters:
   • Current and clearly highlight acute care and/or operating room experience
   • Include workplace name, job title, start and end dates, and department (e.g., OBS/OR/AC)
   • Include 3–4 bullet points outlining key responsibilities and skills
   • Present all skills and experiences in clear bullet points
   • Please update your resume and prepare a PDF copy before applying.
2. CNO “Entitled to Practice” Registration Number: You must share your CNO registration number with us at the time of your application (as part of the application questionnaire). As your applications are processed, the team will verify your current standing with the CNO confirming whether or not you are Entitled to Practice with No Restrictions.
   Failure to meet this standard may result in your application being rejected. Please note, you must be entitled to practice with the CNO at the date of your application submission.
   Please have your registration number ready before applying.
3. Employment Verification or Letter of Recommendation: You must provide a pdf version of one of the following, dated within 60 days of your application submission:
   • Verification of Employment: Must include your name, position, start date, and confirmation that you are currently employed.
   • Letter of Recommendation: If not currently employed, you may submit a recent letter from a past employer meeting the same recency requirement (within 60 days).

Do you have all the supporting documentation?

• Yes: Proceed to the next step.
• No: Please obtain and upload the required documentation in PDF format, wherever applicable.

Before submitting your application:

• Review the program website for any updates or changes to start/end dates.
• Ensure that all documentation is accurate, complete, and uploaded in the required format.
• Please make sure that you can attend the placement course in full-time capacity for the entire 6-week duration.

If you answered Yes to all steps above, you are ready to apply!

Click on the “Next Steps” button under the How to Apply section on the program website.

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis. Late applications will lower your chances of getting accepted into the program.

For any questions, please contact: cehealthsciencesoper@humber.ca