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

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for phase 2 recovery of post-operative patients. The role focuses on assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy aligned with College of Nurses standards and Sunnybrook’s Person Centered Care philosophy.

Requirements include current Ontario RN registration, significant post-surgical experience, ACLS/BCLS (ACLS preferred), and arterial line/ECG monitoring proficiency.

Qualifications

• Significant recent Post-Surgical care experience required.
• Acute Care Nursing or High Acuity Care Certification Course required.
• Arterial Line & ECG monitoring experience required.
• Surgical oncology experience preferred.
• Current Ontario Registration; Current BCLS; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care for post-operative patients in phase 2 recovery.
• Assess, intervene, educate and advocate per nursing standards.
• Operate within Infection Prevention and Control best practices.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-changing environment.

Skills

Post-Surgical care

Arterial Line & ECG monitoring

Venipuncture and IV Certification

Infection Prevention and Control

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Stress management

Patient advocacy

Evidence-based practice

Education

Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

ACLS preferred

BCLS

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