Registered Nurse - PACU/SDC - OTMH

Halton Healthcare; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Accommodations available

Job summary

Halton Healthcare in Oakville is seeking a registered nurse for the PACU to support surgical patients before and after operations, including preop preparation and post-operative recovery.

The role requires current CNO registration, BCLS, ACLS, and PACU or critical care experience; shifts are rotating across Mon–Sun, 7.5 hours, 0.60 FTE, on-site in a dynamic hospital team.

Qualifications

• Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS certification required at time of hire.
• Current ACLS certification required at time of hire and ongoing.
• Current PALS required at time of hire and ongoing.
• Critical Care experience required.
• Critical Care certificate and/ or PACU certificate required.
• Previous PACU experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to establish priorities and create a plan of care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
• Educate patients and families about procedures and care pre- and post-operatively.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care.
• Support the care of Surgical patients during preop and post-operative recovery.

Skills

Problem solving abilities

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

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): Mon - Sun – Various rotating 7.5 hour shifts
• Employment Status: Permanent Part-time
• Department: OT PACU

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. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

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

Assessment of patients to establish priorities and create a plan of care; administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician according to established policies and protocols; proficient in educating patients/families about specific surgical procedures and the required care involved in such procedures both pre and post operative. The successful incumbent will also instruct patients and families on topics regarding health education and promotion across the continuum of care. Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families.

Registered nurse who applies all aspects of the nursing process in a professional manner within a multi-disciplinary team. This nurse will support the care of the Surgical patient during both preop preparation and post-operative recovery.

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS certification required at time of hire
• Current ACLS certification required at time of hire and ongoing
• Current PALS required at time of hire and ongoing
• Critical Care experience required
• Critical Care certificate and/ or PACU certificate required
• Previous experience in PACU an asset
• Experience with arterial and central lines, epidurals and PCAs
• Problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility
• Ability to function as part of a team in a rapidly changing environment
• Diplomacy, public relation and conflict resolution skills required
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and a strong knowledge of policy and practice standards
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record

Additional Information

Hours: Monday to Sunday -various rotating 8 hour shifts, on-call evenings and weekends (Hourssubject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary:$41.15 to $58.98 per hours

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations 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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