Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
About The Position
Humber River Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) within the Surgical Program. Since opening as North America’s first fully digital hospital in 2015, Humber River Health has been dedicated to transforming healthcare through technology and clinical expertise. They serve a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, with a focus on Equity, Inclusivity, and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team. The hospital utilizes a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to improve patient care, reduce inefficiencies, and minimize errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, aiming to become a community academic hospital. Their Research Strategy is framed by Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology, and Community Connection. The organization is committed to high reliability care and invites dynamic individuals to lead the way in their journey.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- BCLS certification upon hire to show proof of valid current certification (Registered Nurses currently employed by HRH are exempted)
- PACU certification (or to obtain within 6 months of hire date) required
- Current Critical Care Certification or Emergency Department Certification required
- At least 1 year current Critical Care or Emergency nursing experience (including physiological and cardiac monitoring of patients) required
- At least 2 years of current acute surgical experience is required
- Problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills
- Excellent organizational skills and flexibility
- Ability to function as part of a team in a rapidly changing environment
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and a strong knowledge of policy and practice standards
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent attendance and discipline free record required
- An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 2 years recent PACU experience preferred
- PALS and ACLS certification preferred
- Experience with arterial and central lines, epidurals and spinal anesthetics, PCA preferred
- Experience working with the paediatric population preferred
- Excellent attendance and discipline free record required
- The ideal candidate utilizes a patient and family centred approach to care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Provide care of patients in the immediate recovery phase post-operatively.
- Provides advanced pain and airway management based on patients’ individual needs.
- Care of ventilated patients.
- Care of patients recovering from general, local and regional anesthesia.
- Utilization of computerized systems for documentation of patient care.
Benefits
- Greater Toronto’s Top Employers recognition
- Evidence-based leadership
- Culture that consistently wows with unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement
- Member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN)
- Deeply involved in research and academic collaboration
- Dedicated to high-quality patient care
- Values of compassion, professionalism, and respect
- Commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace
- Fosters a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute
- Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
