Registered Nurse - Post Anesthetic Care Unit & Day Surgery Unit Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Nursing

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Job Description

Union: ONA TW
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital - 399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8
Department: Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) & Day Surgery Unit (DSU)
Reports to: Manager
Hours: Up to hours per week
Wage range: $ – $ per hour(start rate is non-negotiable)
Shifts: Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: March 12, 2026

Position Summary

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit, PACU, provides post-operative care to patient 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.

Duties

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.

Qualifications

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

Minimum one (1) year Critical Care experience preferred

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

Evidence of continuing education preferred

BScN preferred

ACLS preferred

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages

Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

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