Registered Nurse

Halton Healthcare; Halton Hills; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Halton Healthcare in Georgetown is hiring an experienced RN for PACU and Surgical Day Care within a multidisciplinary team. The role covers post-anaesthesia care and pre-admission clinics, requiring current Ontario RN registration, BLS and ACLS, with prior surgical day care experience.

The position features rotating days and evenings, with on-call PACU shifts as needed. Demonstrated critical thinking and calm leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire.
• ACLS Certification required at time of hire and ongoing.
• >1 year Surgical Day Care nursing experience or equivalent required.
• Critical Care Nursing or PACU course required.
• Coronary Care 1 and 2 preferred.
• PALS/PEARS certification required at time of hire and ongoing.
• Experience with IV drugs, central lines, Epidural/PCA pumps, ECG machines and invasive monitoring.
• Experience with phlebotomy and ambulatory care procedures.
• Ability to interpret advanced arrhythmias.
• Excellent decision making and critical thinking skills.
• Flexible, team oriented, caring with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Apply all aspects of the nursing process to the care of the surgical day patient in a professional and multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide care to patients in PACU, Surgical Day Care and Pre-Admission Clinic.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Critical thinking

Decision making

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Education

RN in Ontario

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

ECG machines

PCA/Epidural pumps

Central lines monitoring

Invasive pressure monitoring

Job description

• FTE: Must provide availability of a 0.60 FTE
• Union Status: ONA
• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Day/Evening - 7.5 hour shifts
• Employment Status: Permanent Part-time
• Department: GH OR/PACU
• Site Location: Georgetown

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers.

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

Apply all aspects of the nursing process to the care of the surgical day patient in a professional and multi-disciplinary team. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing care to patients in the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Surgical Day Care and Pre-Admission Clinic.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire
• ACLS Certification required at time of hire and ongoing
• Current >1year Surgical Day Care nursing experience or equivalent required.
• Critical Care Nursing course and/or PACU course required.
• Coronary Care 1 and 2 preferred
• PALS/PEARS certification required at time of hire and ongoing
• Experience with administering IV drugs below the drip chambers, central lines, Epidural/ PCA pump, ECG machines, invasive pressure monitoring required.
• Experience with phlebotomy, paracentesis, and other ambulatory care procedures.
• Ability to interpret advanced arrhythmias
• Must possess excellent decision making & critical thinking skills
• Flexible, good team player with positive attitude.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Caring attitude with patients, families and co-workers.
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required.

Additional Information

Hours:Monday to Sunday - Various rotating shifts-- Days and Evenings -- 7.5 hour shifts. On call PACU shifts scheduled (hours subject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary:$41.15 to $58.98 per hour

Date Posted: November 10, 2026

Internal Applicants Due By:November 17, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Actmandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital.This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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