PACU Team Leader

Clearpoint Health Network Inc.•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$55 - CA$61•Onsite

About The Position

Clearpoint Surgical Toronto, a division of Clearpoint Health Network Inc., is currently recruiting a Registered Nurse – PreOp, PACU, POCU and Short Stay Team Leader to support and lead our peri-operative services team. Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Team Leader is responsible for providing clinical leadership and oversight within the PACU while ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care across Phase I and Phase II recovery. This role combines hands-on clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including coordination of daily operations, mentorship of staff, and support for continuous quality improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, leadership capability, and the ability to effectively manage patient flow and team dynamics in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Minimum 3–5 years of recent PACU, acute or Critical care experience
Current BCLS certification; ACLS required
PACU Certification required or equivalent
IV therapy initiation and maintenance skills required
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to support, guide, and mentor staff
Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills
Proven ability to manage a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities
Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control best practices
Commitment to patient-centred care principles and continuous professional development

Nice To Haves

leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of PreOp, PACU, POCU and Short Stay operations, ensuring appropriate staffing, patient flow, and workload distribution
Act as a clinical resource and mentor to PreOp, PACU, POCU and Short Stay nursing staff, supporting skill development and best practices
Foster a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing team environment
Support orientation and onboarding of new staff and ongoing competency development
Deliver direct patient care as required, including Phase I and Phase II recovery
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and interventions in accordance with ORNAC standards and scope of practice
Ensure safe, effective, and timely care through clinical oversight and prioritization
Promote patient advocacy, safety, and quality outcomes at all times
Monitor and support adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and health & safety standards
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and risk management activities
Identify opportunities to enhance patient care delivery and operational efficiency
Support incident review processes and contribute to resolution and learning
Liaise effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, interdisciplinary teams, and leadership
Facilitate clear and timely communication with staff, patients, and families
Address and support resolution of team concerns and conflicts in a professional manner
Maintain a strong commitment to professional development and leadership growth
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning
Lead by example in delivering compassionate, patient-centred care
Demonstrates leadership skills through effective planning, time management, teamwork, and delegation of patient care activities to unit staff and resource utilization.
Ensures that patient care or unit related communications are coordinated among all patient care team members.
Assumes responsibility for new staff orientation and serves as a clinical resource, patient advocate and role model for nursing staff.
Participates and leads committees and best practice initiatives
Identifies potential patient and family concerns and provides appropriate intervention, including patient/family education as needed.
Actively participates in resolving Risk Management File (RL6) submissions
Participates in evaluating and planning interventions to decrease the risk of future incidents or near misses.
Assumes the role of Nurse Lead in all Emergency Codes, providing clinical expertise.
Monitors and ensures compliance with clinical standards as well as unit-based policies and procedures and clinical practice guidelines.