At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide exceptional nursing care in Day Surgery and PACU for patients of all ages.
- Company: Brightshores, a leader in patient safety and inclusive healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive wage, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to continuous improvement and patient safety.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient recovery while working with a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with PACU experience and strong assessment skills.
The predicted salary is between 42700 - 61400 $ per year.
DEPARTMENT: DAY SURGERY/PACU
POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
UNION AFFILIATION: ONA
STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE FEBRUARY 2027)
REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT
WAGE RATE: $41.15 - $58.98
Reporting to the Manager Surgical Services, the responsibility of the registered nurse is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic measures to adults and children during phase I and II recovery within the perianesthesia setting in Day Surgery and PACU.
Skills/Abilities/Qualifications Required:
- Ontario College of Nurses registration or eligibility
- Minimum 2 years PACU and acute care nursing experience within the past 5 years
- Broad surgical experience required in all subspecialties
- Successful completion of Post Anaesthetic Course within the last 3 years
- Physical Assessment Course or equivalent
- Coronary Care Certificate I or equivalent
- Current certification in:
- BCLS
- Venipuncture to start an IV
- IV meds below the drip chamber
- PCA
- Epidural analgesia
- Demonstrated computer skills in MS Outlook and Cerner applications (Powerchart and Surginet) or equivalent
- Willingness to cross train and be scheduled in PACU
- Excellent assessment skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
- Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
- Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
- Brightshores values diversity – in backgrounds and experiences. We foster and support a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
- Please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the recruitment and selection process.
- Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes.
- Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
Preferred:
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing
- ACLS
- Care of CVP, endotracheal tubes/ventilated extubation of an endotracheal tube
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