Support perioperative recovery with strong patient assessment and communication skills as a Registered Practical Nurse at Mount Sinai Hospital. This PACU schedule runs Monday to Friday.
As part of the Post Anesthetic Care Unit, you will care for elective, emergency, day surgery, and specialty procedure patients. Your practice includes pre-operative optimization, post-operative assessment, medical day care, and discharge planning. You will communicate accurately with patients, families, Operating Room staff, anesthesia, RNs, and physicians. The unit serves cardiology, psychiatry, endoscopy, pain, and interventional radiology procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care
- Recognize changing acuity during post-anesthesia recovery
- Coordinate patient handoffs with operating and clinical teams
- Support discharge home or transfer to inpatient units
- Participate in ongoing training and staff mentorship
Requirements:
- Registered and in good standing with the CNO
- CNO-approved Practical Nursing program graduate
- Current BCLS certification
- One year of post-operative surgical nursing preferred
- Ability to collaborate effectively in interprofessional teams
Bring perioperative nursing, communication, and clinical judgment to varied patient recoveries across Mount Sinai Hospital's PACU.
Registered Practical Nurse Perioperative Care in Toronto employer: Sinai-Health
Mount Sinai Hospital is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work environment for Registered Practical Nurses. With a strong emphasis on professional development, our team encourages continuous learning and collaboration within a multidisciplinary framework, ensuring optimal nurse-to-patient ratios and a culturally diverse patient population. Join us to make a meaningful impact in patient care while advancing your skills in a facility renowned for its commitment to excellence in healthcare.
