Registered Nurse – Day Surgery/PACU #607-24

Brightshores; Owen Sound; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated registered nurse for their Day Surgery/PACU department. This vital role involves promoting health and providing care to patients during their recovery phases. The ideal candidate will possess strong nursing qualifications, including Ontario College of Nurses registration and significant PACU experience. You will be part of a collaborative team, ensuring patient safety and delivering high-quality care. This full-time, temporary position offers a competitive wage and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. Join a workplace that values collaboration, accountability, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with Ontario College of Nurses registration or eligibility.
• 2 years of PACU and acute care nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and assess care for patients in recovery.
• Provide treatment and supportive measures in the PACU.

Skills

Ontario College of Nurses registration

PACU nursing experience

Broad surgical experience

Post Anaesthetic Course

Physical Assessment Course

Coronary Care Certificate I

BCLS certification

Venipuncture skills

IV medication administration

Epidural analgesia

MS Outlook skills

Cerner applications skills

Excellent assessment skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to professional development

Self-directed work ability

Patient safety advocacy

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Tools

MS Outlook

Cerner applications (Powerchart, Surginet)

Job description

DEPARTMENT: DAY SURGERY/PACU

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: ONA

STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE OCTOBER 2026)

WAGE RATE: $39.07 - $56.00

Reporting to the Manager Surgical Services, the responsibility of the registered nurse is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic measures to adults and children during phase I and II recovery within the perianesthesia setting in Day Surgery and PACU.

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

Required:

1. Ontario College of Nurses registration or eligibility
2. Minimum 2 years PACU and acute care nursing experience within the past 5 years
3. Broad surgical experience required in all subspecialties
4. Successful completion of Post Anaesthetic Course within the last 3 years
5. Physical Assessment Course or equivalent
6. Coronary Care Certificate I or equivalent
7. Current certification in:
   • BCLS
   • Venipuncture to start an IV
   • IV meds below the drip chamber
   • PCA
   • Epidural analgesia
8. Demonstrated computer skills in MS Outlook and Cerner applications (Powerchart and Surginet) or equivalent
9. Willingness to cross train and be scheduled in PACU
10. Excellent assessment skills
11. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
12. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills
13. Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
14. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
15. Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
16. Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
17. Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred:

1. Baccalaureate degree in nursing
2. ACLS
3. Care of CVP, endotracheal tubes/ventilated extubation of an endotracheal tube