Registered Nurse - PACU

Clearpoint Health Network; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is hiring a Registered Nurse for the PACU. This full-time position offers competitive wages and no night shifts. The ideal candidate will have experience in acute care and possess necessary certifications. Responsibilities include collaborating with healthcare teams and documenting patient care adequately. Candidates should apply regardless of their background.

Benefits

Competitive wages

No night shifts

Parking reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2-3 years recent experience in an acute care post-anesthetic care unit.
• Active registration with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals.
• Current immunizations for hepatitis B and other diseases.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with healthcare team members.
• Document patient care accurately.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Collaboration

Infection control

Patient documentation

Patient confidentiality

Professional development

Team communication

BCLS-HCP

ACLS

IV initiation

Patient assessment

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Peri-anesthesia certification

Critical care certification

Job description

Clearpoint Health Network (CHN) is one of Canada's largest trusted providers of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, regional health organizations, and workers' compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada, meeting the needs of patients while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems.

False Creek Healthcare Centre, a division of Clearpoint Health Network, is now hiring a Registered Nurse PACU (Peri-Anesthesia Care Unit) for a full-time position.

The Centre is located in downtown Vancouver and has 3 operating rooms specializing in ENT, Plastics, Oculoplasty, Spine, Gynecological procedures, and Hernia surgery.

Benefits of working at False Creek Surgical Centre

• Competitive wages: Casual Staff - $60/hr
• No night shifts, no on-call duties
• Low acuity patient population
• Some opportunities for overtime
• Parking reimbursement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with all members of the healthcare team.
2. Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substances regulations.
3. Document patient care appropriately in the medical record.
4. Participate cooperatively and communicate effectively with team members.
5. Maintain patient confidentiality and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
6. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in professional societies.
7. Participate in educational programs as required.
8. Assist with the orientation and support for new staff at the facility.
9. Perform related duties as assigned by leadership.
10. Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

1. Completion of an accredited nursing education program with 2-3 years recent experience in an acute care post-anesthetic care unit, including at least 4-6 months current PACU experience in a tertiary setting.
2. Active or eligible registration and practice permit with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals.
3. Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) peri-anesthesia certification or critical care certification, or completion of a peri-anesthesia or critical care nursing program.
4. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
5. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
6. Certification and recent experience with IV initiation.
7. Experience with care of intubated patients.
8. Experience with ECG analysis.
9. Advanced knowledge of regional anesthesia, neuroaxial anesthesia, multimodal analgesia, and chronic pain management.
10. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
11. Ability to work in physically demanding conditions and flexible shifts, including possibly extended hours.
12. Excellent assessment, organizational, communication, and team collaboration skills.
13. Current immunizations for hepatitis B, influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, and diphtheria.
14. Recent tuberculin skin test (within 6 months of hire).

Clearpoint Health Network Inc. is committed to fostering a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected characteristics. For accommodation requests during the hiring process, contact [e-mail].

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