Summary of Duties
Responsible for primary care of post-operative patients in phase 2 recovery. The main functions of the RN include, but are not limited to: assessment, intervention, education and patient advocacy in accordance with standards of the College of Nurses; NAPANc Standards, the mission, vision and values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Person Centered Care philosophy.

Qualifications/Skills

Current Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Significant recent related Post-Surgical care experience required

Acute Care Nursing or High Acuity Care Certification Course required

Arterial Line & ECG monitoring experience required

Flexibility to work across Peri- Anaesthesia areas as needed

Ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills to patient care

Ability to handle stressful environment in a positive manner

Strong patient assessment skills required

Ability to adapt to and prioritize in a multi-focused, fast-changing and stressful workplace





Demonstrated effective ability in communication skills: interpersonal relationships, oral and written organization skills, prioritizing; problem solving, decision making, facilitating team work, conflict resolution

Able to function independently and as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team

Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control best practice

Demonstrated commitment to continuing education within the past two (2) years

Demonstrated commitment to organizational initiatives, participation in nursing council, unit committees, and quality improvement projects

Current Ontario Registration; Current BCLS; ACLS preferred

Surgical oncology experience preferred

Venipuncture and IV Certification required

Demonstrated commitment to person centre care approach and principles

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📌 Registered Nurse - Perioperative Services, Surgical Short Stay Unit - Regular Full-Time 2026-18392 (Ontario)
🏢 Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
📍 Ontario