PACU Registered Nurse – Postop Recovery & Critical Care

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is seeking a skilled PACU RN to manage post-operative care in phase 1 and 2 recovery. You will assess patients, perform interventions, educate families, and advocate for patient needs within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must have current Ontario RN registration, BCLS, and PACU experience; ACLS is preferred. The role emphasizes person-centred care and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current Ontario RN registration is required.
• BCLS current certification is required.
• ACLS preferred.
• Post-surgical care and PACU experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care for post-operative patients in phase 1 and 2 recovery.
• Assess, intervene, educate and advocate for patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team while adhering to nursing standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement and infection control practices.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Stress management

Independent work

Problem solving

Decision making

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Patient advocacy

Education

Ontario RN registration

Job description

The Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is seeking a skilled PACU RN to manage post-operative care in phase 1 and 2 recovery. You will assess patients, perform interventions, educate families, and advocate for patient needs within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must have current Ontario RN registration, BCLS, and PACU experience; ACLS is preferred. The role emphasizes person-centred care and ongoing professional development.