Position ProfileWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a
Registered Nurse to join our
Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) in the
Surgical Program. Employment Status: Temporary Full Time
Duration : November 2026 - subject to change as per Article B - Management Functions
Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts on days, evenings and available for standby - subject to change as per Article B - Management Functions
Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site
Labour Group: ONA
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) & Endoscopy
Hourly Rate: $41.15-$58.98
Responsibilities:The Registered Nurse in the PACU functions within the full scope of his/her nursing practice to assess the care needs of his/her patient and to develop a plan of care based on the assessment. The RN collaborates with the Resource Nurse as well as other members of the care team to evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan:
- Provide care of patients in the immediate recovery phase post-operatively.
- Provides advanced pain and airway management based on patients' individual needs.
- Care of ventilated patients.
- Care of patients recovering from general, local and regional anesthesia.
- Utilization of computerized systems for documentation of patient care.
Qualifications:- Current Registered Nurse registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- BCLS certification upon hire to show proof of valid current certification (Registered Nurses currently employed by HRH are exempted)
- PACU certification (or to obtain within 6 months of hire date) required
- Current Critical Care Certification or Emergency Department Certification required
- At least 1 year current Critical Care or Emergency nursing experience (including physiological and cardiac monitoring of patients) required
- At least 2 years of current acute surgical experience is required
- Problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills
- Excellent organizational skills and flexibility
- Ability to function as part of a team in a rapidly changing environment
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and a strong knowledge of policy and practice standards
- Excellent communication skills
- Ideal candidate is utilizes a patient and family centred approach to care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation.
- Excellent attendance and discipline free record required
- Minimum 2 years recent PACU experience preferred
- PALS and ACLS certification preferred
- Experience with arterial and central lines, epidurals and spinal anesthetics, PCA preferred
- Experience working with the paediatric population preferred
- Excellent attendance and discipline free record required
- An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.
This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.
