RN Perioperative Nursing

Perioperative nurses are skilled, knowledgeable RNs that care for patients before, during, and after surgery.  Fundamental nursing values (knowledge, skills, and judgement) are ever present and are the basis of the quality of care that surgical patients rely upon and expect. The perioperative nurse has to be able to implement nursing actions to ensure and maintain a safe environment for the patient including the proper use and management of all operating room equipment, sharps, sponge, and instrument counts per policy and implement the safe transfer and positioning of patients using proper body alignment and body mechanics.

Centennial’s RN Perioperative Nursing post-diploma certificate program provides students with the benefit of developing a strong theoretical background together with practice in our simulated operating room lab, allowing them to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to practice competently in the clinical practicum.

Graduates of this program will function as entry-level practitioners, able to practice according to the Recommended Standards for Perioperative Nursing Practice published by the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada. Graduates are prepared to function in specialty locations such as hospital operating rooms, labour & delivery suites, ambulatory practice settings and private surgery clinics.

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The certificate awarded refects a high standard and graduates from this program are recognized nationally and internationally. Graduates are  employed in surgical settings including teaching hospitals, community hospitals, and clinics such as ambulatory and plastic surgery clinics.   Health Care organizations, that have hired our graduates include: Markham Stouffville Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital, North York Hospital,Rouge Valley Health System, St. Micheal’s Hospital, The Hospital for Sick Children, The Scarborough Hospital, The University Health Network and York Central Hospital. 

This is a one-semester (15 week) program with classes running Wednesday to Friday.  The program is comprised of theory (classroom) and operating room lab practice which combine to reinforce concepts taught.  Clinical Placement is five days a week for six weeks.  This program is awarded two credits from Ryerson University towards the BScN degree program.

Centennial will afford you every opportunity to transform your motivation, effort and willingness to learn into a satisfying career where you are able to make a difference in people's lives.  At every point along the way you have access to the knowledge, expertise and personalized attention that will allow you to become a true helping professional in your chosen area.  We are also committed to providing you the support to learn and work effectively within today's diverse cultural and social environment.