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Training Opportunity Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA)
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is seeking expressions of interest from qualified individuals interested
in pursuing a career as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA).
TBRHSC will provide full tuition coverage through a return‑of‑service and program completion agreement.
Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for acceptance into NIFA s RNFA online program. Prospective
candidates must complete the training within 12 months of starting the program.
Admission Criteria Include:
Registered Nurse with a minimum of five (5) years of perioperative nursing experience and currently working
either full‑time or part‑time in perioperative nursing.
CNOR or CPN(C) certification must be obtained by completion of the program.
Applicants meeting the above criteria who have not been active in their profession within the past five (5) years
are not eligible to apply for the program.
Commitment and Expectations
Candidates must demonstrate adherence to the Hospital s Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is
imperative; therefore, applicants must demonstrate a satisfactory attendance record to be considered for this
opportunity.
Application Process
Interested applicants are requested to submit:
A cover letter outlining their interest in the training opportunity
An up‑to‑date resume
For more information please contact:
Ron Garon, Manager Perioperative Services
Phone: 807‑684‑6293
Email: ron.garon@tbh.net
Regular attendance at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record
to be considered for this position.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work
environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a
workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible
minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability
are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health
sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.
Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than
11:59p.m. on Monday, 18 May, 2026.
Applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet.
Posted: May 11, 2026