RN - PACU

Cynet Health; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in British Columbia is seeking an experienced RN to join our PACU team. You will care for patients immediately after surgery or anesthesia, monitor recovery, manage pain, and ensure safe stabilization for discharge or transfer to a hospital unit.

You will work 12-hour shifts, continuously track vital signs, document progress, and communicate with the surgical team. Strong assessment, decision-making, and calm under pressure are essential to handle potential complications and support

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the relevant Canadian province.
• 1–2 years nursing experience, PACU or critical care preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor vital signs, oxygen levels, and overall health after surgery.
• Administer pain relief medication and adjust doses based on the patient’s condition and pain level.
• Help patients recover from the effects of anesthesia, including managing nausea, vomiting, and other side effects.
• Identify and respond to complications, such as respiratory distress or bleeding, and take immediate action.
• Record patient progress, medications given, and any significant changes in condition.
• Offer reassurance to patients and their families during the recovery process.
• Communicate effectively with the surgical team, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.

Skills

RN license

Critical care

Patient assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

RN - PACU

Shift: 12 hours

Description:

A PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) nurse is a registered nurse (RN) responsible for caring for patients immediately after surgery or anesthesia, ensuring their safe recovery.PACU nurses monitor patients vital signs, manage pain, and observe for any complications related to anesthesia.Their primary role is to stabilize patients and ensure they are safe before they are either discharged home or transferred to a regular hospital unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Continuously monitor vital signs, oxygen levels, and overall health after surgery.
• Administer pain relief medication and adjust doses based on the patient’s condition and pain level.
• Help patients recover from the effects of anesthesia, including managing nausea, vomiting, and other side effects.
• Identify and respond to any complications, such as respiratory distress or bleeding, and take immediate action.
• Record patient progress, medications given, and any significant changes in condition.
• Offer reassurance to patients and their families during the recovery process.
• Communicate effectively with the surgical team, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.

Qualifications:

• Current RN license in the relevant province.
• At least 1-2 years of nursing experience, with experience in a PACU or similar critical care area preferred.
• Certifications in BLS and ACLS.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle emergency situations.