Registered Nurse - Surgical Short Stay Unit - Temporary Full-Time 2026-18670

Talcura Technologies Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide primary care for post-operative patients in phase 2 recovery. You will assess, intervene, educate and advocate for patients in line with College of Nurses standards and the Sunnybrook care philosophy.

The role requires current Ontario nursing registration, recent post-surgical care experience, and ability to work across peri-anaesthesia areas in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration with regulatory nursing College requirements.
• Significant post-surgical care experience required.
• Infection Prevention and Control knowledge desirable.
• Ability to work across acute care settings and peri-anaesthesia areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care for post-operative patients in phase 2 recovery.
• Perform assessments, implement interventions and educate patients.
• Advocate for patients in line with NAPANc standards and Sunnybrook values.
• Communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Job description

Summary of Duties

Responsible for primary care of post-operative patients in phase 2 recovery. The main functions of the RN include, but are not limited to: assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy in accordance with standards of the College of Nurses; NAPANc Standards, the mission, vision and values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Person Centered Care philosophy.

Qualifications/Skills

• Current Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario
• Significant recent related Post-Surgical care experience required
• Acute Care Nursing or High Acuity Care Certification Course required
• Arterial Line & ECG monitoring experience required
• Flexibility to work across Peri- Anaesthesia areas as needed
• Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to patient care
• Ability to handle stressful environment in a positive manner
• Strong patient assessment skills required
• Ability to adapt to and prioritize in a multi-focused, fast-changing and stressful environment
• Demonstrated effective ability in communication skills: interpersonal relationships, oral and written organization skills, prioritizing; problem solving, decision making, facilitating team work, conflict resolution
• Able to function independently and as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control best practice
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education within the past two (2) years
• Demonstrated commitment to organizational initiatives, participation in nursing council, unit committees, and quality improvement projects
• Current Ontario Registration; Current BCLS; ACLS preferred
• Surgical oncology experience preferred
• Venipuncture and IV Certification required
• Demonstrated commitment to person centre care approach and principles