Registered Nurse - Part Time (PACU)

Headwaters Health Care Centre; Orangeville; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Headwaters Health Care Centre in Ontario seeks a Registered Nurse for the PACU department to provide patient- and family-centered post-anesthetic care in line with CNO standards and hospital policies. The role emphasizes collaboration with the interprofessional team to ensure safe recovery from anesthesia, from PACU to discharge when appropriate.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, adhering to peri-anesthesia standards, and participating in an on-call rotation, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Diploma in Nursing required; BScN preferred.
• Completion of peri-anesthesia nursing program or HLNE peri-anesthesia course required.
• Current BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• ECG interpretation education required within 2 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient- and family-centred post-anesthetic nursing care in PACU.
• Work with interprofessional team to ensure recovery and safety.
• Participate in on-call rotation and maintain perioperative standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Nursing

BScN preferred

Job description

Headwaters Health Care Centre. One Community, Caring Together.

We are a dedicated team of professionals focused on providing the best care possible for our patients, families, and caregivers. We work together to care for the whole person from hospital to home.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to work with our PACU Department to help us continue in our mission to serve our community with Kindness, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.

Position Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will perform the duties expected of a Registered Nurse within the PACU Department. The Registered Nurse (RN) in PACU/Recovery Room is accountable for providing safe, competent, and patient- and family-centred post-anesthetic nursing care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Standards of Practice, applicable peri-anesthesia standards, and Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC) policies, procedures, and approved standards of care.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Minimum completion of a Diploma in Nursing required; BScN preferred.
• Completion of a recognized Peri-anesthesia Nursing Program, or HLNE peri-anesthesia course required.
• Current BCLS certification required.
• Current ACLS certification required.
• Current PALS certification required.
• Basic Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Education required. CC1 acceptable or completion of ECG course required within two (2) months of hire.
• Ability to provide on-call coverage as part of a regular on-call rotation required.
• Minimum two (2) years of recent PACU experience preferred.
• Previous perioperative or surgical services experience considered an asset.
• Knowledge and understanding of NAPANc standards considered an asset.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, communication, and initiative skills, including the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the interprofessional team.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Acceptable performance and attendance records.

Hiring Salary Range:

$41.15 - $58.98

We are hiring for an existing vacancy.

Why Headwaters?

Our values are more than words, they are what define and connect us. They determine how we work, how we behave, and how we relate to our patients, their families, and caregivers as well as to everyone who is part of the Headwaters community.

We offer a wide range of employee perks, for information on our comprehensive benefits package, please visitHeadwaters Health Care Centre - Careers at Headwaters.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Headwaters Health Care Centre is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and supports the compliance of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact Human Resources so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Headwaters Health Care Centre is a smoke free facility. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors.