Perioperative RN’s/LPN’s Orientation Program
Have you ever thought about advancing your career in perioperative nursing?
Does practicing within a team orientated, dynamic and fast paced environment interest you?
Prairie Mountain Health is pleased to be offering TWO perioperative orientation intakes in January & March 2026 to RNs & LPNs within their home site operating rooms.
Intake 1 Start Date: January 5, 2026
Deadline to Apply: November 21, 2025
Intake 2 Start Date: March 16, 2026
Deadline to Apply: January 30, 2026
How it works
AORN Periop 101 Theory and Lab Orientation:
The AORN Periop 101 OR course utilizes a blended learning model to provide the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to practice within the perioperative environment.
| Intake 1 2026 dates | Intake 2 2026 dates | ||
| Theory & Observation: Four weeks of condensed online self- study modules with a weekly opportunity to observe within their home site OR, preparing the orientee for basic perioperative roles and techniques. | Jan. 5 – 30 | Mar. 16 – Apr. 10 | |
| Lab Days: One week of hands-on practice within the Brandon Regional Health Centre, incorporating content learned during the Theory portion & preparing for go- live orientation within the Surgical Suite. | Feb. 2 – 6 | Apr. 13 – 17 | |
| Clinical Practice: Two weeks of assisted learning within the Brandon OR, and two weeks of assisted learning at the home site OR. | Feb. 9 – Mar. 6 | Apr. 20 – May 15 | |
| Clinical Orientation: Six weeks of preceptor-led orientation at the home site OR to complete the course. | Mar. 9 – Apr. 17 | May 19 – Jun 26 |
INTERESTED?
CONTACT YOUR SITE MANAGER
Brandon Regional Health Centre
Dawn DeMuelenaere
[email protected]
204-578-2019
Dauphin Regional Health Centre
Carla Garton
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204-638-3010
Minnedosa Health Centre
Lana Hogg
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204-764-4200
Neepawa Health Centre
Stacey Wilson
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204-541-8359
Swan Valley Health Centre
Oyekunle Ola
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204-734-3411