Registered Nurse Recovery Room

Sault Area Hospital; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health facility in Sault Ste. Marie seeks a qualified nurse with a minimum of two years’ experience in a Peri anesthesia setting. The role involves collaborating on patient care, employing nursing standards, and ensuring patient education. Certification in Ontario and current ACLS competency are required. Ideal candidates will demonstrate critical thinking, organizational skills, and a commitment to ongoing education. The position emphasizes professionalism and is open for immediate filling.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Peri anesthesia setting.
• Current ACLS competency within the last two years.
• Demonstrated competencies related to IV Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with health care providers for patient care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Provide health teaching to patients and families.
• Assist in planning corrective actions for patient safety.

Skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office skills

Clinical competency in post anesthetic care

Commitment to continuing education

Knowledge of NAPANc Standards

Education

Certificate of competency in Ontario

Job description

Duties

• Participates and collaborates with other health care providers in provision of patient care.
• Effectively uses the Standards of Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the patient.
• Provides health teaching to patients and family.
• Provides assistance in planning corrective actions to ensure safety for patients and staff. Is compliant with legislation, organizational and departmental regulations, standards and procedures related to occupational health and safety.

Qualifications

• Certificate of competency in Ontario.
• Demonstrated competencies related to IV Therapy.
• Current ACLS competency – ACLS competency current within the last two years.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Peri anesthesia setting.

Skills

• Critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office software.
• Demonstrated clinical competency in the management of care of patients post anesthetic.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education within the past two (2) years with emphasis placed on courses/conferences related to Peri Anesthesia Nursing.
• Knowledge of National Association of Peri Anesthetic Nurses of Canada (NAPANc) Standards.

Ability

• Ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts.
• Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/interview will be contacted.

Nurses will be selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.

Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy