Registered Nurse, Post-Anaesthetic Care

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) invites applications for a Temporary Part Time Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) at WRHN Midtown, KW Campus. The role requires acute care experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to assume a lead role while ensuring patient safety.

Responsibilities include caring for diverse patient populations, maintaining standards, and collaborating with the care team to provide exceptional post-anesthesia recovery.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario.
• 2 years’ experience in critical or acute care setting.
• Recent PACU preferred.
• ACLS Certification required.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, other health care professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in an acute care PACU setting.
• Function within a team or independently and may assume team lead role.
• Contribute to a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Meet physical demands of standing, lifting and being on call.

Skills

ACLS certification

PACU experience

Critical/acute care

Arrhythmia interpretation

Team leadership

On-call readiness

Education

RN license in Ontario

Job description

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Registered Nurse, Post-Anaesthetic Care (Job ID: 7535)

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

This role is advertised to fill an existing vacancy.

Position Vacancy: Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU)

Position: Temporary Part Time Registered Nurse Until Approximately3/5/2027

Posting Period: October 30 - November 6

Hours of Work: Days, Evenings, Weekends, and On Call

Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Position Summary : Working in an acute care setting, requiring an ability to function within a team setting or independently, providing care for a diverse patient population. Ability to assume team lead role. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Position Requirements:

• Current Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario
• 2 years’ experience in critical or acute care setting
• Recent PACU preferred
• Current knowledge of Basic Arrhythmia’s and completion of Interpretation Course
• ACLS Certification required
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, other health care professionals
• Meet physical demands of standing, lifting and being on call
• Good attendance record

Application Instructions:

Attention Registered Nurses: Please provide a copy of your resume when applying to the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered.

Attention UNIFOR Members: Effective June 1, 2013, applications for postings outside a candidate’s home unit/department will not be considered if no résumé has been provided.

Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

WRHN does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions regarding applicants during our recruitment and selection process.

Salary: CAD 41.15-58.98

Location: CA:ON:Kitchener

Post Date: 10/30/2026

Close Date: 11/06/2026

Job ID: 7535