Registered Nurse - Perioperative Services, Same Day Surgery - Temporary Full-Time 2026-18407

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto is seeking an RN for primary care of post-operative patients in phase 2 recovery. You will assess, intervene, educate and advocate for patients in alignment with College of Nurses of Ontario standards and person-centered care.

The role requires current CNO registration, recent post-surgical experience, strong assessment and communication skills, and the ability to work independently within a multi-disciplinary team. BCLS is expected; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Significant post-surgical care experience required.
• ACLS preferred as a secondary qualification.
• Ability to handle stressful environment in a positive manner.
• Strong patient assessment skills.
• Ability to adapt to and prioritize in a multi-focused, fast-changing and stressful environment.
• Demonstrated effective ability in communication skills: interpersonal relationships; oral and written organization skills; prioritizing; problem solving; decision making; facilitating team work; conflict resolution.
• Able to function independently and as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control best practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education within the past two years.
• Demonstrated commitment to organizational initiatives, participation in nursing council, unit committees, and quality improvement projects.
• Current Ontario Registration; Current BCLS; ACLS preferred.
• Oncology experience preferred; Venipuncture and IV Certification required.
• Demonstrated commitment to person centre care approach and principles

Responsibilities

• Assess and care for post-operative patients in phase 2 recovery.
• Provide education and advocate for patient-centred care.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective care.
• Demonstrate strong communication and critical thinking skills in a high-pressure environment.

Skills

CNO Registration

Post-Surgical care

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team interoperability

Infection control

Education commitment

Venipuncture

IV Certification

Oncology experience

Job description

Summary of Duties

Responsible for primary care of post-operative patients in phase 2 recovery. The main functions of the RN include, but are not limited to: assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy in accordance with standards of the College of Nurses organization and Person Centered Care, OPANA Standards, and the mission, vision and values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

Qualifications/Skills

• Current Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario
• Significant recent related Post-Surgical care experience required;
• Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to patient care;
• Ability to handle stressful environment in a positive manner;
• Strong patient assessment skills required
• Ability to adapt to and prioritize in a multi-focused, fast-changing and stressful environment;
• Demonstrated effective ability in communication skills: interpersonal relationships; oral and written organization skills; prioritizing; problem solving; decision making; facilitating team work; conflict resolution;
• Able to function independently and as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control best practice;
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education within the past two (2) years;
• Demonstrated commitment to organizational initiatives, participation in nursing council, unit committees, and quality improvement projects;
• Current Ontario Registration; Current BCLS; ACLS preferred;
• Oncology experience preferred;
• Venipuncture and IV Certification required
• Demonstrated commitment to person centre care approach and principles