Registered Nurse - Post Anesthetic Care Unit

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post Anesthetic Care Unit at Toronto General Hospital. This role involves providing critical care to patients post-surgery and requires collaboration within a dynamic healthcare team. Candidates must possess current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, organizational abilities, and relevant experience in critical care environments.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Competitive offer packages

Corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, etc.)

Access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Minimum two (2) years current Medical/Surgical experience.
• Current PACU experience in a tertiary care institution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and competent patient care in the PACU.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team for postoperative recovery.
• Monitor patients for signs of complications after anesthesia.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Decision making and problem solving skills

Education

BScN

Completion of a recognized Critical Care Certificate program

Job description

Registered Nurse - Post Anesthetic Care Unit

• Full-time
• Department: Surgical Program

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union:ONA
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site:Toronto General Hospital
Department:Post Anesthetic Care Unit
Reports to:Manager, Program Services
Wage Range:$39.07 - 56.00 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours:37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts:8, 10 and 12 Hour Shifts; Variable Days/Evenings/Nights, including Weekends Days and Evenings plus Night On-Call
Status: TemporaryFull-Time(End Date ~ July 1, 2026)
Closing Date: June 26, 2025

Position Summary

As a member multi-disciplinary Team, the REGISTERED NURSE practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

Following surgery, patients are transferred to the Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) for immediate post-operative care and remain there until they are ready to be transferred to the next stage of their recovery.

PACU is a critical care environment, with 20 physical beds and the capability for full invasive monitoring and ventilation. Several types of anesthesia are provided to our patient population including local anesthesia with sedation to more complex regional and general anesthesia.

The PACU facilitates postoperative recovery for approximately 7,500 patients per year. The majority (90%), are high acuity in-patients undergoing high risk surgery while the other 10% are patients undergoing same day surgical procedures, or people that are booked for procedures such as ECT or Cardioversion/ Defibrillator testing. Patients who have had interventional radiology procedures, trans esophageal echocardiograms (TEE) or gastroscopies are also cared for here.

The PACU’s dynamic interprofessional team works collaboratively to provide exemplary patient centered care to our patients and works diligently to create a cohesive team environment.

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Current PACU experience in a tertiary care - teaching institution - preferred
• Completion of a recognized Critical Care Certificate programrequired(employer sponsorship available)
• Minimum two (2) years current Medical/Surgical experience
• Minimum one (2) years Critical Care experience preferred
• Evidence of collaborative practice
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Evidence of continuing education preferred
• BScN preferred
• ACLS preferred

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.