Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Humber River Health; Ontario; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Humber River Health seeks a Registered Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to deliver patient care post-operatively in a dynamic environment. This full-time, permanent role involves 8-hour shifts in a pioneering digital hospital, emphasizing patient-centered care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• BCLS certification required.
• PACU certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients in the immediate recovery phase post-operatively.
• Care for ventilated patients.
• Utilize computerized systems for documentation.

Skills

Problem solving abilities

Critical thinking skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current Critical Care Certification or Emergency Department Certification

Job description

Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

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Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) in the Surgical Program.

Employment Status: Permanent Full Time

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts on days, evenings and available for standby - subject to change as per Article B – Management Functions

Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site

Labour Group: ONA

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) & Endoscopy

Hourly Rate: $39.07 - $56.00

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse in the PACU functions within the full scope of his/her nursing practice to assess the care needs of his/her patient and to develop a plan of care based on the assessment. The RN collaborates with the Resource Nurse as well as other members of the care team to evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan:

• Provide care of patients in the immediate recovery phase post-operatively.
• Provides advanced pain and airway management based on patients’ individual needs.
• Care of ventilated patients.
• Care of patients recovering from general, local and regional anesthesia.
• Utilization of computerized systems for documentation of patient care.
  
  

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• BCLS certification upon hire to show proof of valid current certification (Registered Nurses currently employed by HRH are exempted)
• PACU certification (or to obtain within 6 months of hire date) required
• Current Critical Care Certification or Emergency Department Certification required
• At least 1 year current Critical Care or Emergency nursing experience (including physiological and cardiac monitoring of patients) required
• At least 2 years of current acute surgical experience is required
• 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
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and a strong knowledge of policy and practice standards
• Excellent communication skills
• Ideal candidate is utilizes a patient and family centred approach to care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required
• Minimum 2 years recent PACU experience preferred
• PALS and ACLS certification preferred
• Experience with arterial and central lines, epidurals and spinal anesthetics, PCA preferred
• Experience working with the paediatric population preferred
  
  

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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