Registered Nurse - Perioperative Services, Surgical Short Stay Unit - Temporary Part-Time 2026-19063 (2026-19063)

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide primary care for post-operative patients in phase 2 recovery. The role emphasizes assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy in line with the College of Nurses standards, NAPANc standards, and the Person Centered Care philosophy.

Responsibilities include delivering high-level clinical care across peri-anesthesia areas as needed, using critical thinking, infection control practices, and strong

Qualifications

• Current Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Significant post-surgical care experience required.
• Acute Care Nursing or High Acuity Care Certification Course required.
• Arterial Line & ECG monitoring experience required.
• Flexibility to work across Peri- Anaesthesia areas as needed.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to patient care.
• Ability to handle a stressful environment in a positive manner.
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control best practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education within the past two years.
• Venipuncture and IV Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care for post-operative patients in phase 2 recovery, including assessment and intervention.
• Educate patients and advocate for their needs within a multi-disciplinary team in line with Sunnybrook standards.
• Collaborate across peri-anesthesia areas as needed and maintain infection control best practices.

Skills

Post-operative care

Assessment

Education

Patient advocacy

Critical thinking

Communication

Infection control

Team collaboration

Stress management

Independent & team work

Education

Registered Nurse – Ontario

ACLS preferred

BCLS

Venipuncture & IV certification

Surgical oncology experience preferred

Tools

ECG monitoring

Arterial line monitoring

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; NAPANc Standards, the mission, vision and values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Person Centered Care philosophy.

Qualifications/Skills

• Current Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario
• Significant recent related Post-Surgical care experience required
• Acute Care Nursing or High Acuity Care Certification Course required
• Arterial Line & ECG monitoring experience required
• Flexibility to work across Peri- Anaesthesia areas as needed
• 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 independent 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
• Surgical oncology experience preferred
• Venipuncture and IV Certification required
• Demonstrated commitment to person centre care approach and principles