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

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

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide primary care for postoperative patients in the phase 2 recovery area. You will assess, intervene, educate and advocate for patients in line with College of Nurses standards and Sunnybrook's person-centered care philosophy.

The role requires strong critical thinking, the ability to work under pressure, and collaborative teamwork across peri-anesthesia and other units.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Post-Surgical care experience required.
• ACLS preferred.
• Venipuncture and IV Certification required.
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care for postoperative patients in phase 2 recovery.
• Assess, intervene, educate and advocate for patients.
• Apply infection prevention and control best practices.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across peri-anesthesia areas.

Skills

CCNO Registration

Post-Surgical Care

Acute Care Certification

Arterial Line ECG

Peri-Anesthesia Flexibility

Critical Thinking

Handling High-Stress

Patient Assessment

Multidisciplinary Team

Infection Prevention

Ongoing Education

Ontario Registration

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