Registered Nurse - Post Anesthetic Care Unit

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

7d • CA$41 - CA$59 • Onsite

About The Position

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit, PACU, provides post-operative care to patients who have undergone surgery and are recovering from anesthesia, which includes general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and local anesthesia with sedation. Patients who have had interventional radiology procedures or mini neuro-surgical procedures in the procedure room are also monitored and recovered here. Surgical procedures done at Toronto Western Hospital, TWH, include neuro surgery, spinal surgery, orthopaedic, hand and plastic surgery, general surgery and minimally invasive surgery, urology procedures, and ophthalmology procedures.

Requirements

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Current PACU experience in a tertiary care - teaching institution
• Critical Care Certificate required
• 3 to 5 years current Medical/Surgical experience
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job
• Evidence of collaborative practice
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Knowledge and understanding of ethical concerns, frameworks and influences

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one (1) year Critical Care experience preferred
• Evidence of continuing education preferred
• BScN preferred
• ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

• Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN.
• Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.
• Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession.
• Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care.
• Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level