Registered Nurse - SDC/PACU/PAC

Halton Healthcare; Georgetown; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Halton Healthcare in Georgetown, Ontario, is seeking a Registered Nurse to apply the nursing process in the Surgical Day Care and PACU, including Pre-Admission Clinic patients.

Permanent part-time (0.60 FTE) with 7.5-hour rotating shifts Mon-Sun; on-call PACU shifts as needed. Must hold BLS, ACLS, PALS and Ontario registration, with prior Surgical Day Care and PACU experience.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire.
• ACLS Certification required at time of hire and ongoing.
• Current >3 years Surgical Day Care nursing experience or equivalent.
• Current >5 years PACU nursing experience required.
• Critical Care Nursing course and/or PACU course required.
• PALS certification required at time of hire and ongoing.
• Experience with administering IV drugs below the drip chambers, central lines, Epidural/ PCA pump, ECG machines, invasive pressure monitoring.
• Experience with phlebotomy, paracentesis, and other ambulatory care procedures.
• Ability to interpret advanced arrhythmias
• Must possess excellent decision making & critical thinking skills
• Flexible, good team player with positive attitude.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Caring attitude with patients, families and co-workers.
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required.

Responsibilities

• Apply all aspects of the nursing process to the care of the surgical day patient in a professional and multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide care to patients in the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Surgical Day Care and Pre-Admission Clinic.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

ECG interpretation

Invasive pressure monitoring

Education

Registered Nurse (Ontario)

Tools

ECG machines

Job description

• FTE: Must provide availability of a 0.60 FTE
• Union Status: ONA
• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon - Sun – Various rotating 7.5 hour shifts
• Employment Status: Permanent Part-time
• Department: GH Surgery Day Care
• Site Location: Georgetown

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

Apply all aspects of the nursing process to the care of the surgical day patient in a professional and multi-disciplinary team. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing care to patients in the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Surgical Day Care and Pre-Admission Clinic.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire
• ACLS Certification required at time of hire and ongoing
• Current >3 years Surgical Day Care nursing experience or equivalent required.
• Current >5 years PACU nursing experience required.
• Critical Care Nursing course and/or PACU course required.
• Coronary Care 1 and 2 preferred
• PALS certification required at time of hire and ongoing
• Experience with administering IV drugs below the drip chambers, central lines, Epidural/ PCA pump, ECG machines, invasive pressure monitoring required.
• Experience with phlebotomy, paracentesis, and other ambulatory care procedures.
• Ability to interpret advanced arrhythmias
• Must possess excellent decision making & critical thinking skills
• Flexible, good team player with positive attitude.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Caring attitude with patients, families and co-workers.
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required.

Additional Information

Hours:Monday to Sunday - Various rotating shifts-- Days and Evenings -- 7.5 hour shifts. On call PACU shifts scheduled (hours subject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary: $41.15 to $58.98 per hour

Date Posted: August 27, 2026

Internal Application Deadline: September 3, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Actmandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital.This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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