Registered Nurse – Post Anesthetic Care Unit – TGH

Job title: Registered Nurse – Post Anesthetic Care Unit – TGH

Job description: ONA POSTING – REGISTERED NURSE, POST ANESTHETIC CARE UNIT

Job Posting #: 925880

Position: Registered Nurse

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU)

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Salary Range: $37.93- $54.37 Per Hour (start rate determined in accordance with the collective agreement requirements – non-negotiable)

Hours: Up to 22.5 hours per week; Anticipated Hours of the position 15 Hours/week; 2 shifts per week

Status: Permanent Part-time

Posted Date: October 26, 2023

Closing Date: November 2, 2023

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Position Summary

Following surgery, patients are transferred to the Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) for immediate post-operative care and remain there until they are ready to be transferred to the next stage of their recovery.

PACU is a critical care environment, with 20 physical beds and the capability for full invasive monitoring and ventilation. Several types of anesthesia are provided to our patient population including local anesthesia with sedation to more complex regional and general anesthesia.

The PACU facilitates postoperative recovery for approximately 7,500 patients per year. The majority (90%), are high acuity in-patients undergoing high risk surgery while the other 10% are patients undergoing same day surgical procedures, or people that are booked for procedures such as ECT or Cardioversion/ Defibrillator testing. Patients who have had interventional radiology procedures, trans esophageal echocardiograms (TEE) or gastroscopies are also cared for here.

Duties

The PACU’s dynamic interprofessional team works collaboratively to provide exemplary patient centered care to our patients and works diligently to create a cohesive team environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Current PACU experience in a tertiary care – teaching institution – preferred
• Completion of a recognized Critical Care Certificate program required (employer sponsorship available)

• Minimum two (2) years current Medical/Surgical experience
• Minimum one (2) years Critical Care experience preferred
• Evidence of collaborative practice
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Evidence of continuing education preferred
• BScN preferred
• ACLS preferred

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

) * 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.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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