PACU Registered Nurse — Part-Time, High-Impact Surgical Care

Clearpoint Health Network; Regina; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

Regina Surgical Centre, a division of Clearpoint Health Network, is hiring a Registered Nurse PACU for a part-time role in Regina, Saskatchewan. The position requires active RN licensure in Saskatchewan, ACLS/PALS/BCLS certifications, and the ability to work in a fast-paced PACU environment.

The RN will collaborate with the health care team, adhere to infection control policies, document care, and support new staff, with emphasis on patient safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active/eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Adaptable to a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to maintain a physically demanding job.
• Must be able to work staggered shifts, possibly extended shifts.
• Excellent assessment, organization, communication, and team interaction skills.
• Current immunization for hepatitis B, influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, and diphtheria, COVID-19.
• Current tuberculin skin testing (within 6 months before date of hire).
• Certification and recent experience with IV initiation. PREFERRED
• Experience with care of an intubated patient. PREFERRED
• Experience with ECG analysis. PREFERRED
• Experience in an acute care post-anesthetic care unit environment, with PACU experience PREFERRED
• Advanced knowledge of regional anesthesia, neuroaxial anesthesia, multimodal analgesia and chronic pain. PREFERRED

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with all members of the health care team.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substances regulations.
• Documents patient care appropriately in the medical record.
• Participates cooperatively and communicates effectively with team members.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in professional societies.
• Participates in educational programs as required.
• Assists with the orientation and support for new staff to the facility.
• Performs related duties as assigned by leader.
• Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Infection control

IV initiation

ACLS/PALS/BCLS certifications

Education

Registered Nurse in Saskatchewan

Accredited nursing education program

Tools

ECG analysis

IV initiation

PACU experience

Job description

Regina Surgical Centre, a division of Clearpoint Health Network, is hiring a Registered Nurse PACU for a part-time role in Regina, Saskatchewan. The position requires active RN licensure in Saskatchewan, ACLS/PALS/BCLS certifications, and the ability to work in a fast-paced PACU environment.

The RN will collaborate with the health care team, adhere to infection control policies, document care, and support new staff, with emphasis on patient safety and confidentiality.